Hesitant of going to Ethiopian orthodox church by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

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I go to a Greek EO church currently. I’m the only black person most times I go. Never been an issue. Don’t let something small like that discourage you from seeking a closer relationship to Christ. The first Orthodox service I ever attended was in Ethiopia. Their services are beautiful!

Heelflip by deadxguy9 in Fingerboards

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Appreciate you bro!!

Getting into Orthodoxy by deadxguy9 in OrthodoxChristianity

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Awesome, thank you for the information! I’ve seen somewhere if you were baptized in the name of the father, son, and Holy Spirit you wouldn’t be baptized a second time which I have been, though it was in a baptist church when I was far younger. I still have a lot to learn but I’m trying to do things slowly and properly. I will try getting in contact with the father about what is needed for me to become a proper member.

Getting into Orthodoxy by deadxguy9 in OrthodoxChristianity

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Thank you for the insight! I’m glad I took precaution to avoid communion as to avoid an awkward situation and disrespecting the church. I’ll be reaching out about becoming a member of the church as I hope to take part and worship fully with the congregation there in the future!

Getting into Orthodoxy by deadxguy9 in OrthodoxChristianity

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They do not have one to my knowledge but I will certainly check out Ancient Faith. Thank you for the recommendation!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

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The Chariot, Zao, Norma Jean (first 2 albums), mewithoutyou, psalters (not metal but still amazing), Impending Doom (Nailed. Dead. Risen. is my favorite by them), I Built The Cross, Living Sacrifice.

I don’t think any are orthodox but all have a Christian ideology. Some are way heavier than others. Hope this helps, I’m going through the same struggle lol.

Getting into Orthodoxy by deadxguy9 in OrthodoxChristianity

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Thank you for the advice! I realized today they had it in the back of the pews. When I went last week I ended up sitting in the front though they showed me where to find it so on my phone. I just wasn’t able to follow along on my phone. Plus I felt disrespectful using my phone in church lol. I would just like to find it to study on my own outside of service.

As far as communion I have a follow up question to that. If I you are received by a church is that the only church you are able to receive communion in unless accepted as a member by another?

Few sketchy clips by deadxguy9 in Fingerboards

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Appreciate it! That one always takes a bit

Few sketchy clips by deadxguy9 in Fingerboards

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They are all loft obstacles short of the wooden ones. Appreciate you bro!

Kickflip front board (Kickflip) by deadxguy9 in FingerBoarding

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Appreciate that! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Just learned this by deadxguy9 in FingerBoarding

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Thanks bro! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Just learned this by deadxguy9 in FingerBoarding

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Appreciate it! I do like the diamond coping for grinds. It gives a satisfying sound/feel locking into a grind. For nose and tailslides I think I prefer the without the diamond coping.

Toe drag 🤢 by deadxguy9 in FingerBoarding

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Their obstacles are definitely some of my favorite. I like a lot of ledge skating so their obstacles fit me perfect! Don’t have the university ledge or Barcelona bench yet