Published on 12, July, 2020
Is there anybody out there who feels they so much want to fit in with everyone else but struggles to at church. Does your church open and understand your autism. What can we do to change struggles we have in a busy church environment? Autism christian bible study groups etc? I am thinking at random. What are your thoughts and what are your struggles?
I would love to be involved with an autistic Bible group, or make more autistic Christian friends. I find attending church overwhelming at times, but there is still a real comfort and welcome at my home church. At my home church, the seat I've always sat in is available, I know what will happen and I don't feel a pressure to socialise if I don't have the capacity. I've struggled to find a church since moving away, and often get overwhelmed by welcoming committees, not knowing what to expect exactly and loud music/incense. I also feel that I tend to connect with my faith in a way that's different to neurotypical people, and I struggle with metaphors which are everywhere in Christianity haha. I do find attending church online easier but that sense of community with other believers is then often missing. As a queer Christian I already find it hard to find welcoming spaces, but this definitely adds an extra layer!