anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
Jul 17th 2009, 9:22 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
I can't be of much help, but I have to say that I find Australia more overtly religious than the UK. We have met a few people who have asked us which church we go to. That rarely happened in the UK. It seems a more social thing here too. Shame we are in Adelaide as one of my daughter's friend's parents go to one which sounds a lot of fun here. Although Adelaide is the city of churches that might explain a few things....
Jul 17th 2009, 9:25 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
I was christened Protestant. On the census I state that I am a christian because that's what I was christened. Do I practice, do I believe in God? Do I f ***!
Most people in Australia are Christian and most people will say that they are because that is what they have known since they were a kid. Ask them if they believe in God and I think you will hear a completely different story.
As GG mentioned, the major practicing religion in Australia now is probably Islam. Even polygamy has been legalised for them.
Most people in Australia are Christian and most people will say that they are because that is what they have known since they were a kid. Ask them if they believe in God and I think you will hear a completely different story.
As GG mentioned, the major practicing religion in Australia now is probably Islam. Even polygamy has been legalised for them.
i don't need the whole countries population to go to my church and be friends with...i just want to find one church with a small group of people to meet...
that should be do-able i think...
Jul 17th 2009, 9:27 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
I can't be of much help, but I have to say that I find Australia more overtly religious than the UK. We have met a few people who have asked us which church we go to. That rarely happened in the UK. It seems a more social thing here too. Shame we are in Adelaide as one of my daughter's friend's parents go to one which sounds a lot of fun here. Although Adelaide is the city of churches that might explain a few things....
I know someone who goes to a hip church in Burleigh (i think), i'll find out which one
Jul 17th 2009, 9:28 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
I can't be of much help, but I have to say that I find Australia more overtly religious than the UK. We have met a few people who have asked us which church we go to. That rarely happened in the UK. It seems a more social thing here too. Shame we are in Adelaide as one of my daughter's friend's parents go to one which sounds a lot of fun here. Although Adelaide is the city of churches that might explain a few things....
Jul 17th 2009, 9:39 am
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being in burleigh, we might meet some people who are also vegans, like us, and breast feed their toddlers too!
how about you take some pot shots about vegans and extended breastfeeding moms, deancm, as there are HEAPS of cheap shots you could make about some other groups of people there, the christian stuff is getting a bit old!
Jul 17th 2009, 9:48 am
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that would be cool! thanks!
being in burleigh, we might meet some people who are also vegans, like us, and breast feed their toddlers too!
how about you take some pot shots about vegans and extended breastfeeding moms, deancm, as there are HEAPS of cheap shots you could make about some other groups of people there, the christian stuff is getting a bit old!
being in burleigh, we might meet some people who are also vegans, like us, and breast feed their toddlers too!
how about you take some pot shots about vegans and extended breastfeeding moms, deancm, as there are HEAPS of cheap shots you could make about some other groups of people there, the christian stuff is getting a bit old!
http://generation.org/. I think there is also one called Metro.
If you are veggies in Burleigh - you mightlike to try my favourite restaurant - Govindas in James Street - it is lovely.
Jul 17th 2009, 10:03 am
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A few of my friends go to Generation at Varsity (just off Reedy Creek Road)
http://generation.org/. I think there is also one called Metro.
If you are veggies in Burleigh - you mightlike to try my favourite restaurant - Govindas in James Street - it is lovely.
http://generation.org/. I think there is also one called Metro.
If you are veggies in Burleigh - you mightlike to try my favourite restaurant - Govindas in James Street - it is lovely.
we went to one vege cafe on the gold coast highway, that wasn't too grand...
typical cliche vegan food that makes people think vegan food is gross!
we went to sage at broadbeach the other night and the chef made us an amazing risotto, and also a gnocchi dish that wasn't on the menu....alot of places seem to be quite flexible with their menus if you ask!
i will also check out those church links too....
we eventually want to buy land and build down tallebudgeera valley way, so ,even though we are presently in parkwood, it would actually be good to settle into a church and make some friends down that way too....
Jul 17th 2009, 10:09 am
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i found the metro site, if anyone else would find it useful: http://www.metro.org.au/
Jul 17th 2009, 10:14 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
Hi Chocciecake
Sorry I can’t help you out but I hope you find what you are looking for.
Sorry you’ve had to put up with so much stick for such a straightforward question. Not all of us non-Christians are narrow-minded.
Mx
Sorry I can’t help you out but I hope you find what you are looking for.
Sorry you’ve had to put up with so much stick for such a straightforward question. Not all of us non-Christians are narrow-minded.
Mx
Jul 17th 2009, 10:38 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
Dont know where the gold coast is but Hillsong would guide you - thousands of Australians go there, or look up Patrick Humberstone or Peter Meyer in your tele system, both will advise.
Jul 17th 2009, 10:41 am
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Hello again choc,
Just wanted to say well done for handling the "banter". Karma on its well deserved way.
Ren
Just wanted to say well done for handling the "banter". Karma on its well deserved way.
Ren
Jul 17th 2009, 10:58 am
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Jul 17th 2009, 11:02 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
Guys please, this is a serious question and it would be appreciated if you could give the OP a fair chance. Keep the nasty comment out of it, and keep the silly stuff for more appropriate threads.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jul 17th 2009, 11:08 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
thanks for the insult,deancm, thats really makes me feel at home and welcome on british expats...
i assume deancm, that you have no constructive suggestions here?
as i am over 18 and entitled to making up my own mind in what i believe , i don't need to be insulted!
if you have nothing constructive to add here, please don't reply, as i'm not looking to be made to feel insulted, belittled, or made fun of, on here...this is supposed to be a forum for support for people starting a new life in australia...
i shouldn't have to worry each time i post a topic that i am going to be insulted by people with nothing better to do than make trouble....
i assume deancm, that you have no constructive suggestions here?
as i am over 18 and entitled to making up my own mind in what i believe , i don't need to be insulted!
if you have nothing constructive to add here, please don't reply, as i'm not looking to be made to feel insulted, belittled, or made fun of, on here...this is supposed to be a forum for support for people starting a new life in australia...
i shouldn't have to worry each time i post a topic that i am going to be insulted by people with nothing better to do than make trouble....
Jul 17th 2009, 11:17 am
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Re: anyone go to a good church on the gold coast? (christian)
And notice I managed to get that point over without a single "wtf" or the use of asterisks to hide swear words. See, it CAN be done.
