Comments

• Bishops Finger Shipmate

  November 22 edited November 22

  O dear. I'm afraid that if I had been asked so abruptly to change seats, I would have indeed moved - out of the church, and as far away as possible from such an unwelcoming place.
  
  Why do so many churches fail so dismally in this respect? I know that some people prefer a quiet, unobtrusive, welcome, but there is no excuse for plain rudeness.
• Spike Ecclesiantics & MW Host, Admin Emeritus

  November 23

  This was 10 years ago. Maybe things are different now
• Bishops Finger Shipmate

  November 23

  Spike wrote: »

  This was 10 years ago. Maybe things are different now

  
  True. Yes, I hope so, too.
• Pomona Shipmate

  November 23

  There's also no indication that it was anyone official - unfortunately, rude members of the congregation happen to even the friendliest churches.
  
  I actually attended St Giles around 10 years ago, and I found it to be very friendly and welcoming. This happened in August so it's likely that a lot of people from eg the welcome team were on holiday. No excuse of course, but I'm also wondering why the Mystery Worshipper didn't ask anyone if they could help her.
• Amanda B Reckondwyth Shipmate

  December 16

  I've had it happen to me more than once that regulars in the congregation, without directly saying so, made it quite obvious by their behavior and sotto voce conversation amongst themselves that I was in "their" seat.
  
  When I've taken the hint and moved, they quickly claimed the seat I had vacated.
  
  Lately I am more likely to make believe I don't overhear their sotto voce remarks or don't get the meaning of their behavior, and remain where I am.
  
  It would appear that the most scarlet of sins that anyone could ever commit is to sit in someone else's seat.