First Congregational Church of La Grange

Let’s start by saying I don’t usually attend any church; but that’s just me. I dropped in here because someone asked me to. I wasn’t thrilled to be going to church, but a promise is a promise.
I walked in and was greeting by this lady who seemed really glad to see me, like I was her long lost friend or cousin. That startled me because like I said, I don’t do church.
Once the music started playing, I was blown away. I’m not a classical music person either (and did I mention I don’t do church?), but the quality of music here was very impressive.
The minister is a woman! What’s up with that? It dawned on me that this is NOT my grandmother’s church. Nor is it the place I was dragged to in Catholic school. This lady was funny, friendly, could sing, and never once did I feel like I was being yelled or made to feel guilty. She actually said that everyone is welcome — and she meant everyone! Her homily made me think and the people made me feel comfortable.
I will probably go back, not because I’ve decided to do church, but because this place didn’t feel like ch