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How to Find a Hebraic Congregation

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Once a Christian is convicted to make changes to their faith and proceed on the journey of incorporating their Hebrew Roots into how they practice their faith, they often need to find a different type of community to support them in that. Although it can be difficult, many find they need to leave their Protestant or Catholic Church and seek a congregation that believes and practices similarly.

Going down the river in two canoes

My rabbi described this point in life as going down the river in two canoes – one foot in each. All goes well until you come to a rock. Then you have to choose which canoe to stay in to continue down the river.

Like many in the Hebrew Roots Movement, I had my feet in two canoes. I still do in some areas. But issues came up that were difficult to resolve – holidays, Bible versions, how and what to teach children, etc. and I had to decide which canoe my family and I were going to stay in.

When a rock is approaching

While it’s growing quickly, the Hebrew Roots Movement is still less represented than other traditional Christian faiths. I’ve been contacted by Christians all over the world who have reached the point where they need to stay in the Hebrew Roots canoe but can’t figure out where they belong. Congregations that believe this way can be difficult to find but in less than a 10-year period (the amount of time I’ve been searching for resources in this area), The amount of congregations has grown significantly!

So, if you’re one of those, feeling like you need to get into one canoe and are watching a rock approach, this post is for you! I’ll share ways I’ve discovered to find a Hebrew Roots faith community and maybe one of these ideas will help you find your own!

Use Online Directories

A few organizations have recognized the problem of finding a congregation and created online directories of Hebrew Roots/Messianic Jewish congregations. Not all are listed on these, but they’re a great place to start!

Plug into a Bible Study

Torah Club is a deep, in-person Bible study that restores the Jewishness of Jesus and the Bible. There’s a good chance there’s a group near you! Find a Club in your area here!

Use a search engine

You can use your favorite search engine or mapping program to find a congregation as well. Search terms such as “Messianic Jewish” or “Yeshua” will be helpful.

The other place to look is on social media. Some smaller congregations may not have a website or be listed in a directory but have a Facebook page, MeWe group, or profile on Instagram. Use the terms above and include the name of your city to help dig up congregations not found elsewhere.

None in your area?

If you’ve searched online and can’t find a community in your area, don’t be discouraged! You’re not alone in how you practice your faith, you just haven’t found your people yet. Keep searching! But in the meantime, participate online with congregations that live-stream or record their services. There are many of these and, like live congregations, the number is growing!

Podcasts and Bible teachings

New to the Hebrew Roots Movement? Find out What to Expect at a Messianic Synagogue here!

I’ll continue to update this post with congregational resources I find. If you know of any not listed here, add them in the comments! Let’s do all we can to connect our fellow believers in Yeshua, our Messiah!

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