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    Nelson Christian Church

    5.0 (1 review)

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    The Abbey of Gethsemani - Gift Shop

    The Abbey of Gethsemani

    4.8(11 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $

    I have made several retreats and found them to be peaceful and rejuvenating. I liked the silence…read moreand church services and took advantage of the hiking trails. In this busy world Gethsemani is a gem, offering people a place to be in nature and in a spiritual setting.

    I'm leaving this review from the perspective of a non catholic who came here purely on a tourism…read moreperspective. The honest truth is that this is a gorgeous location but there is absolutely nothing to do here unless you are religious and wish to spend time engaging in prayer and contemplation. If that isn't your thing, stopping here really isn't worth your time. You can't actually explore the church other than sit in the visitor's gallery, and the majority of the grounds where the monks actually reside are understandably off limits. One of the reasons most people do travel here is to visit the grave of Thomas Merton. It isn't readily open to the general public - instead you have to pass through the retreat door (which is clearly marked "not open to day guests") and ask the Monk on the other side if you may see the grave. That is what we did - and he was kind enough to oblige. It is a wonderful experience from that perspective. There is also a small visitor's center and gift shop that you can visit and buy various Catholic mementos - books written by Merton - and fudge made by the monks themselves. So again, I've reviewed this from a pure tourist perspective - if that is what you are, don't waste your time. If instead you are on a pilgrimage or some other sort of personal journey, then this is definitely worth the 5 star reviews others have given.

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    Okolona Christian Church - Main entrance

    Okolona Christian Church

    5.0(4 reviews)
    20.2 mi

    I have been to a concert here and a few services as a guest. Everything has been top notch!!…read more The sanctuary is very nice and everyone seems so nice. The message that we most recently saw was about being ALL IN! So relevant for life right now.

    This is a great Bible based teaching church…read more Before the two services on Sunday (9:30 & 11:00) they offer free coffee, juice, milk, fruit, breakfast bars & donuts. There are two levels to sit during service with elevator access. They also offer a children's area where you can check the kids in for their own worship. (see pics) Aldo a teen area as well. The volunteers/staff/workers, or what ever you want to call them are all friendly. I've never once felt looked down on or judged because I was in jeans or munching on donuts while filling up my large coffee mug!! The parking lot is large with plenty of area by the doors for drop off and pick up. Inside is large as well with several different rooms upstairs for different classes they offer through out the year. The classes coming up for the year can be viewed on their Web site. The church is a "come as you are" church which means wear what you want. I've seen people in shorts and t shirts along with people in suits and dresses. I wear jeans and a nice shirt which I usually see the most. The age group of this church is all over the board. In other words all ages are there so you can't say it's a young church or an old church. When each service is over they have a police man directing traffic out onto the main road which makes getting out of the parking lot a breeze!!! One thing I notice this church does often is they have social gatherings outside throughout the year. Such as cookouts, and during Halloween they always hold a Trunk or Treat which is a large safe event for the trick or treaters. If your thinking or looking for a friendly bible based church with an opportunity to meet people this is a church worth checking out. Bonus Tip....... Past messages can be heard and viewed on line.

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