Shopping for a Church in Baton Rouge... Looking for suggestions?

[Gus McCrae]

The wife and I have tried a few different Churches in town... We tried local Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist Churches. We aren't looking for a particular domination, but some type of Protestant church with a "Modern" service (read: polos and khakis) where the first thing isn't about raising money for the new addition and sermons relative to life.

Not looking to meet up with someone and go, we'd like to just attend a few services and see how it is. Just looking for some suggestions of places to try with good down to earth folk.

Thanks!

 

[Leonidas]

Swaggart is still there, isn't he?

 

[Russo]

Bethany?

 

[22doberman22]

MBS next to Woodlawn high

 

[charliepapa]

The wife and I have tried a few different Churches in town... We tried local Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist Churches. We aren't looking for a particular domination, but some type of Protestant church with a "Modern" service (read: polos and khakis) where the first thing isn't about raising money for the new addition and sermons relative to life.

Not looking to meet up with someone and go, we'd like to just attend a few services and see how it is. Just looking for some suggestions of places to try with good down to earth folk.

Thanks!

I sent u a PM but didn't really address the "modern service" you mentioned. I'm not sure exactly what else that could be referencing other than the music. We have mostly contemporary music, like the stuff they play on KLOVE, but the pastor does use the bible for sermon material. IOW, it's not necessarily always what some may refer to as a "feel-good" message, but he does a pretty good job of relating it to everyday life and no old-school fire and brimstone. I hope that helps.

MBS next to Woodlawn high

is Most Blessed Sacrament Protestant now?

 

[Bayoupiper]

Bethany?

They are actually not bad!

I went there for a law enforcement service and was pleasantly surprised.



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[BRitchieLCK]

Healing Place on Highland Rd between Airline and I-10. Several morning service times, three I believe.

 

[Hitman]

http://www.westminsterchurchofbatonrouge.com/

http://www.sbrpres.org/

 

[rockmup]

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Outstanding group of people.

1000 am and 6pm Sunday services

 

[USMC-Deano]

First UPC of Baton Rouge on Jones Creek. Good place, good people. I don't go there, but have been in the past and went about a month or two ago.

 

[Gus McCrae]

Thanks for the replies and PMs folks! We've got some good leads and we might see you at your church soon!

 

[charlie12]

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Outstanding group of people.

1000 am and 6pm Sunday services

I have friends that go there and they love it.

 

[enutees]

I go to Istrouma Baptist and love it there. I even wear jeans. (gasp)

 

[Yrdawg]

Check for a Waters Edge Church, there are a bunch around the US. I have seen the one here in LC several times and it's definently modern , laid back and people wear shorts or what ever they want

I go to a little Baptist CHurch here in the woods, wear shorts and flip flops ...on the platform playing Bass, they haven't booted me in 3 years ( so far )

I personaly wouldn't go to one that had a dress code...IIRC the founder of Christianity wasn't a snappy dresser either.

 

[mikeinneworlean]

i've also heard good things about the healing place.
very real, very meaningful - brought new life to a few of my frustrated ex-catholic buddies.

 

[jms]

This doesn't answer your question as I go to church in Bogalusa . However it's refreshing to see the number of Christians on this site.

While searching for new music on the computer last night I found this song that caught my attention. I found it inspiring .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kin7XSj7Rt8

 

[cheese]

I go to the Unitarian Universalist Church and enjoy it. It's not everyone's cup of tea, however.

www.peacestones.org

 

[Emperor]

Healing Place on Highland Rd between Airline and I-10. Several morning service times, three I believe.

i've also heard good things about the healing place.
very real, very meaningful - brought new life to a few of my frustrated ex-catholic buddies.

I don't know what this guy is selling, but his congregation is buying! I just hope not hook, line, and sinker.

 

[gsneff]

Chapel on the Campus has a mixed audience ranging from college kids on up to retired folks. Great group of people. Greenwell Springs baptist is another really good option but its up in Central. A very patriotic pastor there.

 

[Suburbazine]

First Presbyterian of Baton Rouge

www.fpcbr.org

Has an 8:45 Contemporary (Casual clothing fine) and 10:45 Classic (fine dress advisable- lots of blue hairs).

Everyone is really friendly and very welcoming to new people. You won't find much "clique" activity going on.