Truthfully, many of us have mixed emotions about church. What is church exactly anyway? Is it a place where you go to beat yourself up for things you know you did wrong? Is it a place where impossible expectations are placed on you? Is it where guilt is served up on silver platters and people want to take all of your money? For many of us, church has a bit of each of those notions mixed in with duty, obligation and frankly, boredom. It is difficult to really fathom the benefit of going to a place like church when it seems to foster such negative feelings and emotions.

When church looks like this to so many, it's no wonder people don't want to go. But God desires for us to have community in our lives and a sense of belonging. He desires for us to have a safe place to come and receive His forgiveness and to learn more about Him. We all need a place where God can speak Truth into our lives and help us live within His freedoms. That is what South Shore is all about--helping people find and follow Jesus Christ. It is not about judging others or wallowing in the guilt of past and present sins.

Don't let religion, denominations, churches, pastors, televangelists, christians who let you down, life circumstances or any other disappointments keep you from seeking God one more time. We are a community that embraces the unconditional love of Christ and seeks to share that love with others. Christ promises that "if you seek me with all of your heart, you will find me."

At South Shore, we welcome people who are just kicking the tires of faith and questioning religion in all of its forms. We are here to take this journey called life together--and we want to connect with you and help you discover the path ahead.

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