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Greek Orthodox Baptism
Asked by R.T. from Rochester
on March 17, 2010
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Hello Everyone,
I have some questions about my son's upcoming baptism. My husbands family is Greek Orthodox and that is what we are choosing for our sons baptism. ...
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- Hey R., I'm Romanian Orthodox and my husband is Lutheran. Our daughter was baptized in the Orthodox faith by I think a Russian Orthodox Priest. In terms of godparent...
- R., If you and your husband (God forbid) were killed accident or died of natural causes tomorrow, would you feel comfortable in leaving your two year old in the car...
- R., Congratulations on your decision to baptize your baby in the Greek Orthodox faith. It is a long but beautiful ceremony. If most of your family doesn't speak Gre...
Born Again VS. Greek Orthodox
Asked by C.V. from Tampa
on August 28, 2006
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Im not wanting to get anyone upset, or do i want a "mine is better than yours" situation.
This is my problem and i want to be repectful in both areas. My hubby's p...
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- C., I am a non-denominational Christian, my father was a minister and I grew up in Baptist, Assembly of God and other charismatic, protestant churches. Recently, be...
- Ahhh... baptism, christening, dedication...this is a very difficult situation, and of course everyone eventually has to make the decision that is best for their own fa...
- Dear C., All of the resonses you have received are good, however the very best, most informative and true to Biblical principle is the one by Carolyn J. She not only...
Greek Orthodox Baptism - Do We Give a Gift?
Asked by R.P. from Portland
on July 1, 2011
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A friend's baby's baptism is next month, we have been invited. We are not Greek Orthodox and don't know the ettiquette. The babies parents do not actively attend the...
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- It is usually money. Not to sound greedy or .... I can't find the right word.. that it's all about money... but that's what most people give. You can buy a gift, if yo...
- I went to a catholic baptism last month and people just gave clothes and baby stuff as if it were a baby shower - ??? No idea though - I had no idea you were supposed...
- Of course! A card with some money is always appropriate. Or a small religious token (cross for the wall, picture frame, etc.) Money is probably the safest bet.
Looking for a Church
Asked by N.V. from Chicago
on March 30, 2008
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My family is currently looking for a church in the South Elgin/St. Charles area. I was raised Baptist and my husband was raised Catholic. So maybe a non-denominational...
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- Hi! My husband is the pastor at Abiding Peace Lutheran on the corner of Randall & College Green (across from Meijer) in Elgin. We're small but the members are frien...
- Hi N., My Name is D., I belong to a Church of Christ in Burbank ILL. They have A Church of Christ in Elgin too. They do have classes for kids. The Preacher is Joshu...
- I was baptised catholic and raised lutheran. I fell away from my faith for a while and I was looking for a non denominational church also. My 15 year son started going...
Appropriate Flowers for Catholic or Greek Orthodox Funeral?
Asked by M.O. from New York
on August 1, 2011
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Please forgive the vagueness of this question, but I just got off the phone with a colleague who just suffered two unexpected tragedies within the week. I want to send...
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- CAn you call a Greek or Italian florist? Everyone is saying there is no right and wrong, but I get your reluctance. For instance, white is our wedding color, but it'...
- Im russian orthodox ( which is very similar to greek orthodox) Funeral flowers are the same as any others, and Im sure that food would be appericated by the family as ...
- I don't think there's a wrong kind of flower, but I'm a big fan of Peace Lillies for funerals. They're not overly expensive, and they're simple, elegant little plants ...
I Need a Church to Marry Us! Our Wedding Is in September of This Year.
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on February 16, 2010
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I'm Catholic and my partner is Greek Orthodox. The Greek Orthodox has asked for a baptism certificate that I do not have nor can I obtain. I did do my first communio...
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- The Catholic Church is usually very good at keeping record. If you were baptized in a Catholic Church the church of baptism will have all your records including your r...
- I found these that might work http://www.chicagoweddingceremony.com/public_html/Welcome.html http://www.secondunitarian.org/wedding-event-rental/ For an officia...
- I am disagreeing with a PP. I am greek orthodox and my husband and I were married in the greek orthodox church, but My big fat greek wedding was just a movie:) My hu...
Looking for a Church to Attend
Asked by M.F. from Seattle
on December 29, 2009
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I live in Everett and woud like to find a good church to attend.
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- M., I am a Lutheran, and our church belongs to a synod called the CLC - Church of the Lutheran Confession. The churches in our synod teach that the Bible is the per...
- We love our church, Alderwood Community Church, where we have attended for 8 years. It's in Lynnwood but is right at the 196th St. exit so might not be too far for yo...
- We loved Northview Community Church when we lived there! www.nview.org
Coffee Hour at Church
Asked by P.F. from Dallas
on March 10, 2011
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Hi Everyone!
My husband and I signed up and are solely responsible for the 8:30am coffee hour at our church this Sunday. We have a few ideas as to what to serve su...
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- Bars - you can make lemon bars or rice crispie bars or brownies and they can be cut bite-sized with a pizza cutter. If you offer juice and coffee/tea, consider two ...
- I think what you have listed sounds great! I remember we used to have these at the church I went to growing up, but they only had donuts and coffee/juice. Honestly, ...
- I saw this post and just had to answer. Our family is also doing coffee hour this Sunday, and it being Lent, I was totally freaked out! (We're Orthodox, and this is ...
Do You Open the Door for Church People/solicitors?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 16, 2011
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I have a very blunt note on my front door (which is blocked off, we don't use it at all) that says 'ABSOLUTELY *NO* SOLICITORS or church missionaries... girls scouts a...
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- No, I actually look through the peephole and they see us through the glass. Then, I go back to what I am doing. No one has ever rang the bell twice. A guy from Nor...
- I usually answer the door and very quickly say I am not interested and shut the door before they have a chance to say much else. Sometimes with the church people, I te...
- If it's church people I tell them "I'M the ONLY one who reads scripture in this house, have a nice day," and shut the door. I don't even let them get a word in edgewis...
Church in West San Antonio Area
Asked by T.O. from San Antonio
on September 13, 2007
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We have lived in San Antonio for over a year now and haven't found a church home. We're looking for a protestant church with activities for young children and great wo...
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- T., We just started attending a small church (about 30 people)called Vista Community Church. They meet at OTT ELEM. on Grossenbacher. We like it because it is sma...
- Not sure how "west" of an area you are looking for, but I do know of a few. One is off Castroville and Barclay, called Fiesta Fellowship, It is a mission of Oak Hill...
- I belong to a church called Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church on I-10 before 1604 behind Costco. There is a woman's Bible study every week or every other week and we...
