Seeking Comfortable, Not Too Formal Church

Try a few to see what your best fit is. But out of all the ones I know in the area (my husband and I visited several about a year ago) I would recommend you trying Suncreek Methodist in Allen or Chase Oaks Church in Plano. The people who go to these churches RAVE about them and my husband and I really liked them too. We ended up going to a church in North Dallas called Watermark which is my opinion the best church in the world, but it is not close as you request. Just my opinion.

A.,

CELEBRATION COVENANT CHURCH!!!!!!! I know your whole family will love it! It's in Frisco. We usually go on Saturday, they have services at 5:00 and 7:00p.m. Some people dress up and some (like me) go pretty casual. I have a 2 and a 5 year old and the kid's programs are awesome. You can also watch the services live online. Check out the website: http://www.celebrationcovenant.com/

Hope to see you there!
A.

Hi A.! Great news that you'll go as a family - that's so important!! I will pray for you that it continues!! We go to First Baptist Church in Allen, on McDermott (www.fbcallen.org)...it has an awesome children's ministry and lots of stuff for the adults to do as well. If you want to check it out one sunday just contact me and I can meet you.

Either way, good luck and God Bless!!

You guys might really like Fellowship Church in Dallas; there's a location just off 75 near Spring Creek. I've heard Ed Young on the radio & really like his style & teachings & we attended his dad's church in Houston & loved it. (We now really like attending Lakepointe in Rockwall, but it's easy for us b/c we live 2 minutes away...) ;D

Have fun!!

edited to add: We have some really close friends who attend Fellowship Church. They really like the children's programs and what is and will be available for their 1-yr-old daughter as she grows.

We attend Stonebridge United Methodist and love it. The church is located in McKinney, hope that is not to far from you.

My husband is not big into getting dressed up on the weekends, and it doesn't really matter what you wear as long as you show up =) They have a wonderful children's ministry as well as a contemporary and traditional service.

Good luck finding a new home, and congrad's on getting your husband to go.

We go to New Heritage in Allen. It is a smaller church, but we love it. The Children's Ministry is the best and one of the main reasons I love our church. We are a big family and even though we take God very seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously. We are at 8 Prestige Circle, Suite 122 in Allen. Just east of 75 off of Bethany. Our service starts at 9:30am and we are done about 11am.

We attend Suncreek Untied Methodist Church in Allen. Our pastor is dynamic and captivating. You won't be disappointed. We have more kids than adults at our church. There is a contemporary service at 9:30. Hope you find a place you feel at home soon:)

Oh I think Chase Oaks Church would really be up your alley. www.chaseoaks.org

It's a non-denominational church in Plano -- on Legacy, near 75 -- next to Cinemark Legacy theaters. Great children's ministry!
Services are Friday 7 pm; Sunday 9 am & 11 am

We are sooo casual.... some people dress up because they want to, but most "come as they are". People wear jeans to all services. It's great because it does not give you a lousy excuse to miss church -- "i have no clean nice clothes to wear." People are invited to come as you are.

Hope you can visit us!!

A.,
That's great and I will pray that you find a church that meets your needs. I go to Grace Outreach Center in Plano. It's off of Preston and Parker. It's a non-denominational church, it has lots to offer, and a really great kids program. My kids are 13, 11 and 2, my older two just love it. I've seen a great change in their life since we started going, moved from San Antonio, last winter. My daughter, 13, invites a lot of her friends who also think it's great. She ask to go to both the Saturday night service and then again on Sunday. Let me tell you, when you kids want to go to church, you know you are going to a good one. I was starting to have some problems with her, but the church as helped a lot, and prayer.
Check it out, they have a Saturday at 6:30 PM and Sunday at 9 AM and 10:30 AM. Saturday is more informal, and a smaller crowd, he might feel more comfortable since he hasn't went in awhile. Below is their link
http://www.graceoutreachcenter.org/
God Bless,

Hi A.,

Congratulations! Im so glad God has opened your husband's heart to church again. I was in a similar spot for years and am so happy to have renewed my relationship with the Lord again (especially once we had children!).

Id like to invite you to our church - Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. Our service is traditional, a "high" ceremony so to speak, with communion. But the congregation dresses casually and is very laid back and friendly. We are a smaller congregation, working to grow many of our ministries, and not very glamerous. But the community is very loving and supportive.

Our building is in east Plano on 18th street off Jupiter; our website is www.holynativity.org. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ____@____.com luck in finding your church home!

I love my church Christ UMC at coit and parker. They have both "traditional" and "contemporary" style services and so much to offer in the children's ministry area. Check out the website at http://www.cumc.com
Also, hardly anybody dresses up....it ranges from shorts/jeans attire to business casual. I have never felt uncomfortable just coming as I am.

Hi A.,
Did you know that Lake Pointe Church of Rockwall has other locations? There is a new Lake Pointe Church near Firewheel Mall now. Here is the website for more information: www.lakepointe.org I have only heard about the new location never been there to tell you more. My daughter did go to church camp this summer with the Lake Pointe Church of Rockwall and she said that all the different locations of Lake Pointe Church went together to church camp. Also, Steve Stroope the minister does go visit the other locations and preach some.

I hope this helps. R.