Rebecca McLaughlin

Rebecca McLaughlin

Make Sunday Mornings Uncomfortable

“Sorry to cut you off!” I’d just started connecting with a close friend at church. I was eager to catch up. But as she talked, I noticed a woman sitting alone, thumbing through her service sheet. Honestly, I wished I hadn’t seen her. Interrupting my friend would be rude. It’s good for me to invest in friends! Someone else will likely spot that woman. These were some of the excuses that ran through my head. But the woman was clearly…

Why I Don’t Sit With My Husband at Church

“Every week, men and women wander into our gatherings for the first time, some invited, others of their own accord. Some have recently moved and are seeking community while others haven’t been to church in a while, or ever. Their experience will determine whether they ever come back. For my husband and me, offering hospitality has meant breaking down a common church practice: sitting together as a family.” Read more…