LanPingPug Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I'm Lucy, 25 and living in the West Midlands in England. I've recently become interested in the LDS church after reading some of their websites. I'm looking to find LDS around my age (25) who I can chat to about maybe joining. I don't know any LDS in my area and I don't drive so I can't get to the chapels nearest to me. My mum isn't comfortable with missionaries coming to talk to me at the house so I'm really relying on the internet to help me find LDS friends. I also suffer from mental illness, but after reading an article in "Ensign", I can see that the LDS church has a really loving and understanding way of looking at this issue. However, one of my phobias is using the phone, so I can't call the chapels I would like to attend. I've been a Christian since I was about 13, but have never found a church where I felt comfortable and truly accepted. I feel that God is nudging me towards the LDS church. It’s a feeling I've never had with any other denomination and I'm very excited about it. I hope I'll fit in with all you lovely people!!! God bless you Lucy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Welcome to the site Lucy. I hope you find the contacts and the information you are seeking here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Welcome to this site. I'm not LDS but you can talk to me about Christianity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyonthewall Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Welcome to the site! I hope you enjoy your visits. I must say, though, one of the first threads you must join in on is the one about what your screen name means...looks interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenamarie Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Welcome! I have a bit of a phone phobia myself (I *hate* calling people I don't already know, or who aren't expecting a call from me. I won't even call to order a pizza!) so I can understand a bit of the predicament you're in. I *believe* on mormon.org you can chat with missionaries. Something you might want to check out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilingRedhead Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi and welcome! :) I'm 26, married and have 2 kids. I live in Kent in South East England. I'd be happy to try to answer any queries you might have. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillowTheWhisp Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi Lucy, welcome to the forum. I have a feeling we have a member somewhere in the Midlands. There are bound to be some church members who live near you even if you aren't near a chapel. I live about 5 miles from our chapel which is in another town but there are plenty other members in this town. I hope you find someone you can chat with who lives near you.When you really want something and it's the right thing the Lord usually finds a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listener Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 May God bless your search, and may we all make you feel most welcome. Glad to meet you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hellooooo! From across the lake! I am in the US and I am waving! Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it here. Never a dull moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaidservantX Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice to meet you, Lucy.You can join us in the chatroom here, we'd love to have you. Also, there are online missionaries somewhere on Mormon.org. There is also a way to find the closest place for you to attend church online, I think also somewhere on Mormon.org. Sigh, love how exact I am? (Sorry!) God bless and see you around. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphrodite Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi Lucy I am 25, live in Bedfordshire and am a student nurse. Id love to help you in any way I can. Lovely to meet you Im sure you will find friends here xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona84 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi Lucy, I can totally relate to you. I'm 24 and a convert myself. Although I converted when I was a teenager, I had the the same feelings as you...that I never felt truly comfortable at a church until the LDS church (and I investigated plenty!) My parents didn't really want the missionaries coming round to my house either, but luckily I had an LDS friend who let us go to her house. Once my parents saw how happy the church made me they became more supportive. I'm sure you could meet with the missionaries at a public location somewhere near you that's not your house. The advice to go on mormon.org is good, and hopefully you make it the chapel to attend a service...I think thats the best way to get a good feel for it. When I attended church in the UK I had offers from people to drive me to and from, so I'm thinking once you meet a member of the congregation they could point you in the right direction. Looking forward to chatting with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi Lucy and welcome.I hope you find what you arelooing for here! Great to hear from you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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