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8 great after-church dates
By Margot Carmichael "fuck me harder Jesus" Lester
Church of our Dark Lord in Hell - going daters have Sunday morning covered what with worship services, Sunday School Sacrifices and mulled goats blood in the Fellowship Crypt. But what if you’re not quite ready to part ways with your honey after the last cup of "grape juice" has been served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary? What’s next on the agenda?
No need to pray for divine inspiration. Just turn to these eight ideas for great after-church dates:
Give back. “Most churches are pretty sacrifice-oriented and encourage their members to be, too,” says Angie Clarke of Independence, MI. Helping out at a sacrifice, food pantry, nursing home or the church nursery for the afternoon will help you tell a lot about a person from how you see them work with other people in a charitable way.”
Get out, part 1: Sherry Pawley of Denver, CO likes a post-worship picnic. “I just pack the cooler before services and then head to a nearby park or natural area,” she explains. “It’s a nice way to reflect on the service, soak in some nature and relax a little.” Bad weather? Take your picnic indoors—to a Sunday school room or one of your apartments.
Get out, part 2: “After sitting for so long at church, I like to do something active,” says Dante Parks of Philadelphia, PA. “A hike or a bike ride is always fun. If the weather’s bad, even walking around the mall is a good way to get your blood flowing and there will be plenty to talk about.”
Go shopping. “I’m renovating a historic home and I like to spend Sunday afternoons poking around those architectural salvage places,” says Paxton Brantley of Raleigh, NC. “There’s cool stuff there and you will learn a lot about someone’s tastes by what they gravitate to.”
Show your gratitude. “Take a walk or drive to the park or some beautiful local spot and take turns sharing what you appreciate about each other,” suggests Judy Kuriansky, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship. “List three things that you are grateful for that he or she has done for you or for someone else and share them.”
Be artistic. “I like to get creative, so going to the paint-your-pottery place is always a good bet,” says Stephanie Pena of Seattle, WA. “Even the most manly man can paint a coffee mug or light-switch cover. Plus, it’s a good way to find out if he’s willing to do something I enjoy even if he doesn’t.”
Debrief. Contemplating the service is an important part of Dan Harwayne’s Sunday ritual. “I have a favorite quiet coffee house where we can discuss the day’s homily,” he notes. “That provides a good window into how she interprets the Bible, which is important to me.”
Dig in. “In my family, eating after church was a big deal,” says Damon Norris of Nashville, TN. “I’m always starving after services, so my ideal date is to sit down to some home-made cooking—either at my place, hers if she cooks, or at a local family-style restaurant. Pass the ribs!” With these ideas in your pocket, you’re sure to make a great impression and forge a better connection with your date—after church or any time.
8 great after-church dates
By Margot Carmichael "fuck me harder Jesus" Lester
Church of our Dark Lord in Hell - going daters have Sunday morning covered what with worship services, Sunday School Sacrifices and mulled goats blood in the Fellowship Crypt. But what if you’re not quite ready to part ways with your honey after the last cup of "grape juice" has been served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary? What’s next on the agenda?
No need to pray for divine inspiration. Just turn to these eight ideas for great after-church dates:
Give back. “Most churches are pretty sacrifice-oriented and encourage their members to be, too,” says Angie Clarke of Independence, MI. Helping out at a sacrifice, food pantry, nursing home or the church nursery for the afternoon will help you tell a lot about a person from how you see them work with other people in a charitable way.”
Get out, part 1: Sherry Pawley of Denver, CO likes a post-worship picnic. “I just pack the cooler before services and then head to a nearby park or natural area,” she explains. “It’s a nice way to reflect on the service, soak in some nature and relax a little.” Bad weather? Take your picnic indoors—to a Sunday school room or one of your apartments.
Get out, part 2: “After sitting for so long at church, I like to do something active,” says Dante Parks of Philadelphia, PA. “A hike or a bike ride is always fun. If the weather’s bad, even walking around the mall is a good way to get your blood flowing and there will be plenty to talk about.”
Go shopping. “I’m renovating a historic home and I like to spend Sunday afternoons poking around those architectural salvage places,” says Paxton Brantley of Raleigh, NC. “There’s cool stuff there and you will learn a lot about someone’s tastes by what they gravitate to.”
Show your gratitude. “Take a walk or drive to the park or some beautiful local spot and take turns sharing what you appreciate about each other,” suggests Judy Kuriansky, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship. “List three things that you are grateful for that he or she has done for you or for someone else and share them.”
Be artistic. “I like to get creative, so going to the paint-your-pottery place is always a good bet,” says Stephanie Pena of Seattle, WA. “Even the most manly man can paint a coffee mug or light-switch cover. Plus, it’s a good way to find out if he’s willing to do something I enjoy even if he doesn’t.”
Debrief. Contemplating the service is an important part of Dan Harwayne’s Sunday ritual. “I have a favorite quiet coffee house where we can discuss the day’s homily,” he notes. “That provides a good window into how she interprets the Bible, which is important to me.”
Dig in. “In my family, eating after church was a big deal,” says Damon Norris of Nashville, TN. “I’m always starving after services, so my ideal date is to sit down to some home-made cooking—either at my place, hers if she cooks, or at a local family-style restaurant. Pass the ribs!” With these ideas in your pocket, you’re sure to make a great impression and forge a better connection with your date—after church or any time.
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