Went to the Episcopal church again today, even though I desperately did not want to get out of bed so early, and I enjoyed it much more this time than last. I'm not entirely sure why, since the service was pretty much exactly the same, but I connected with the sermon better and wasn't as bothered by the scripted prayers. There was still no communion because they don't have a permanent priest, but next week they'll have a visiting priest and he'll do communion, so i'm excited about that. There was also an announcement about the possibility of getting a part-time priest who would be there on Sundays and feast days, which will be good because it will mean no more sermons read off of a website and regular communion happening.

I think maybe I just need to give it some time to get used to the style of worship. I grew up in a Church of Christ, which is very sedate and serious, and then transitioned to a Baptist church, and then to Lifechurch, and then to no church, so my experiences have been varied, but none of them were liturgical, so it's a new thing for me. The rhythm isn't something I'm familiar with. I'm used to a time of worship where you sing hymns either with no music or with a band, followed by a very long and boring sermon, and then a meal, and this is very much not that. A lot of standing and sitting and kneeling and repeating and call and response, and a much shorter sermon. It's hard to find God in all the rites and rituals, but I know They're there, and today I was able to tap into that space a little better.

We're going back tonight for their Jingle Jam, whatever that is, and hopefully we'll be able to socialize a little and get to know the members better. They have a coffee hour after Sunday service, but we keep missing it. I've really liked their vibe when they come around and greet us during the service, but I haven't really gotten to interact with them much yet.

Anyway, all this to say, it might be a good fit after all. I'm going to keep going for a while and see what happens.