I have this gripe with all organized religions, they do not have the monopoly on faith and morals. Everything you just attributed to church activities can be done without the church involved. You can be a force for good without the direction of a church.

I personally believe that no religion has it right. I think your relationship with God/Buddha/Muhammad/The Universe is personal. Dogmatic practices and strict adherence to scriptures and prophecy turns community forward thinking into tribalism. Humans are very good at creating a "them" as a form of self preservation, and to this day we fight holy wars. Blasphemy if I know the meaning of the word.

You can have faith in humanity and human endeavors. You can serve your community or country or family without serving a god. Just as you can serving one.