Rediscovering home: an autoethnography of leaving church

In this article, I have used the methodology of autoethnography to reflect on my experience as a Christian navigating life post-church and the dis-ease of living with the new status of a ‘done’. Within the reflection, I explore some prominent aspects of the experience such as belonging, the feeling...

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Main Author: Yih, Caroline (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2023
In: Practical theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 16, Issue: 4, Pages: 513-523
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Autoethnography
B dones
B church leavers
B dechurched Christians
B Belonging
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