So one of the things that i really wanted to accomplish in my first year living in seattle was to find a "home church." A church were I could go every sunday and start building community and get involved. I am still looking for that, however, this past weekend i attended 2 churches, All Saints Church and Khmer evangelical church. A double header.

I started my morning by walking to All Saints (non-denomination) Church up in Queen Anne. I really enjoyed the vibe of the service. They were really focused on community, and even had a 10 minute break in the middle of the service. They had this extended meet and greet, so that we would actually go and have real conversations (and coffee!) with people, not a hand shake and a muffled introduction. However, something about the service just didnt feel "right" to me. So i continue on my search.

Later that day i attended Khmer Evangelical Church...its Cambodian. Is my friend Cambodian...no. It actually reminded me a lot of my first few weeks at church in Nicaragua. They only translated like 75% of the service. However, the people that went there were so wonderful and welcoming. As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted and people asked how we were doing and were so excited that Brittney, my friend, had brought a guest. It was a small service in a community church that was also used for other services (an english and spanish to be exact). So it was just endearing. They sang songs in English and then sang them in Cambodian, giggling and just enjoying the worship they entered together, despite the fact that it wasnt perfect. One of the things that i loved was that they kept calling us out on just standing and sitting with everyone else. It also was wondering, but i dont know if it would be "my" church.

However, I am excited that i can go back to services again, with my new work schedule, i have Sundays free to go out and explore. I really like doing almost this case study of what worship and church looks like. i will keep you updated!