I am far from a bibilical scholor Serge.    I've read through the bible a couple of times now.   I also have been reading a daily missive by Richard Rohr, a friar in the order of St. Francis I believe.       While I've never attended a Catholic Mass, I had a baby baptism in the Catholic C hurch.  I have really enjoyed Rohr's observations,    For the first time in my life, I've found a real affection for a Pope - Francis!  (seems I have a theme here with the writings of Francis of Azizi.).     

I am not a member of a church.   I do know the teaching of Jesus has some very different emphasis by various religious writers.   I'm content with my faith but not overtly evangalistic.   In Oregon, I would hope to find friends both religiouis and non-religious.   I value both equally

I put more emphasis on the Quaker traditions of silent worship and communion of the spirit.   I was intimately close to a quaker family in Iowa and attended a Quaker school William Penn.  I've never been a member.