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Is there anything like church without the church? (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I am not religious and have no desire to start being now but sometimes I just want the community people get with church. I am craving connection with the community and feel it's very healthy for families and neighbors as well. The United States is seriously lacking in third spaces and communities. It's leading to a serious loneliness epidemic... Just wondering if there is anything that can fill that need for non-religious folks?

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[–] 5 points 9 months ago (1 child)

Live music performances often fill that void for me. It doesn't have to be a fancy orchestra or expensive venue, my town hosts free live music once a week. The music is nice because it gives you the opportunity to zone out and be introspective while surrounded by others. There is also usually a social scene before and after the set.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    +1 on this one. I used to go to a small chamber music concert every Sunday morning near the place I lived. Timing was even similar to a Sunday church, just without the indoctrination.

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