In reply to Indy.

I have experienced beautiful hospitality across many denominations. I really enjoy meeting people and esp Christians. Sadly, despite loving the Lutheran confessions and trying multiple times to connect...I have found the LCMS perplexingly...cold. I'll believe like a Lutheran...but fellowship where the people are warm.It isn't enough to have the right doctrine...isnt being known by love is also an element of the Faith? Pls don't take offense pls use the experience of honest outsiders as a point maybe of self-reflection? Peace.