I've been meaning to start this for a while, but just am getting around to it now.
In the LDS church we have what are called "Single's Wards." For those who don't know what a ward is, it is what we call our congregations (I'm not sure what they are called in other churches because I don't think that every religion organizes itself by geographic boundaries).
Anyway, single's wards are only for young, single members of the church. Most of the time the members are between the ages of 18 and 30. The only married people in the ward are the members of the bishopric, who according to church doctrine must be married. Other than the bishopric, the single members take over responsibility for every aspect of the congregation. Usually the wards are associated with a college, but it isn't always the case.
On the side, the single's wards are joked about a little because they can turn into a meat market. The goal of a single's ward is to get all the members into family wards as soon as possible. There was even a movie made about them a few years ago.
I have my own opinion of the pros and cons of such a congregation, but I'd like to hear the opinion of some of you before I spill my thoughts. Is this something that other churches even do? Would you support your church starting a program like this?
In the LDS church we have what are called "Single's Wards." For those who don't know what a ward is, it is what we call our congregations (I'm not sure what they are called in other churches because I don't think that every religion organizes itself by geographic boundaries).
Anyway, single's wards are only for young, single members of the church. Most of the time the members are between the ages of 18 and 30. The only married people in the ward are the members of the bishopric, who according to church doctrine must be married. Other than the bishopric, the single members take over responsibility for every aspect of the congregation. Usually the wards are associated with a college, but it isn't always the case.
On the side, the single's wards are joked about a little because they can turn into a meat market. The goal of a single's ward is to get all the members into family wards as soon as possible. There was even a movie made about them a few years ago.
I have my own opinion of the pros and cons of such a congregation, but I'd like to hear the opinion of some of you before I spill my thoughts. Is this something that other churches even do? Would you support your church starting a program like this?