[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

When you visit a church — before you visit — go to their website and read their statement of faith and all their affiliations and recommended resources. Some you can mark off based on denomination and affiliations. Some may have an ok denomination but are rogue within the denomination They are usually pretty proud of their waywardness and you will be able to recognize it on their website. See statement of faith, resources, youth programs (especially vulnerable area so check it out even if you do not have youth in your family), and pastor backgrounds. If you can, listen to past sermons. It will save you time and heartbreak.

I read one website statement of faith that read more like a leftist political statement than a biblical one. Turned out it was a liberal oddball within the Southern Baptist denomination.

[Morgana]

“They are usually pretty proud of their waywardness and you will be able to recognize it on their website. “

I like the way you word that. I have been in churches and witnessed it first hand. Nothing you can do but RUN.

[Cronos]

from wikipedia The UCC often uses four words to describe itself: "Christian, Reformed, Congregational and Evangelical".

and the churches of christ entry is confusing -- some are Mormons, others have such varied beliefs I can't figure out what they believe in