Skwim
Veteran Member
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REALLY!
"The Grove United Methodist Church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota will be closing down in June… and then “re-opening” in November. There’s no physical renovation taking place. The name will stay the same. The only change church leaders are hoping for is new clientele. And that means telling the mostly older current members of the church to never come back.
They’re seriously trying to kick out the old people in order to rebrand themselves as a place for young people. Because nothing expresses the love of Christ more than a church giving members an expiration date.
Looks like Operation Eliminate the Elderly is working great…
The most interesting thing about all this is that the church leaders freely admit this is their plan. This isn’t some media invention or left-wing conspiracy."
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They’re seriously trying to kick out the old people in order to rebrand themselves as a place for young people. Because nothing expresses the love of Christ more than a church giving members an expiration date.
The church wants to attract more young families. The present members, most of them over 60 years old, will be invited to worship somewhere else. A memo recommends that they stay away for two years, then consult the pastor about reapplying.
Officials say the church needs a reset, and reopening the church is the best way to appeal to younger people.
Officials say the church needs a reset, and reopening the church is the best way to appeal to younger people.
Looks like Operation Eliminate the Elderly is working great…
The most interesting thing about all this is that the church leaders freely admit this is their plan. This isn’t some media invention or left-wing conspiracy."
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Okay people, just how common or uncommon is this? Could it even be an unexpressed desire of some churches?
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