A Christian Merfolk Fellowship Thread

[Mermaid Clara]

I am in a similar boat. Looking for a new tail or to make a new one. sadly mine is not holding up to multiple gigs and my attempts to repair my tail failed and actually made it worse. I am looking at sequin tails now does anyone own one?

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Hi Joie! I'm currently making a sequin tail and after i finish it I think I'll be getting ready to take commissions! I plan on using 2.5 mm thick neoprene as the base and 22mm shell sequins and sewing them on using a sewing machine.
You can follow me on instagram for progress, I'm themermaidclara

[Robartt]

A Biggg Congratulations Mer Greg[emoji323] [emoji323] ...That is really Terrific news... We're really happy for you[emoji2][emoji2][emoji2][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119] and Mermaid Joie...Your strength and attitude in Jesus Christ(whole outlook itself too) is really inspiring and valuable no matter the odds for your other fellow Aquatic individuals like me....I gotta say a biiiggg kudos to you too[emoji2][emoji2][emoji119][emoji119]

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[Ransom]

Man’s maker was made man,
that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast;
that the Bread might hunger,
the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep,
the Way be tired on its journey;
that the Truth might be accused of false witness,
the Teacher be beaten with whips,
the Foundation be suspended on wood;
that Strength might grow weak;
that the Healer might be wounded;
that Life might die.

– Augustine of Hippo (Sermons 191.1)

Hope everymer had a blessed Advent season! May Christmas and a new year see you draw closer and closer to the Lord, His Christ and the dreams He has put into your hearts.

[Robartt]

A very Merry Christmas to all Mers[emoji319] [emoji319] [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]

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[Mermaid Clara]

So I might be buying a used Mythic tail, I’ve been wanting one ever since they came out with them and I might have a chance to get a loan from my parents and buy one that someone bought second hand. It’s unicorn pink and I’m totally in love...
Can y’all please pray that this works out for me? I know it’s kinda silly praying about a mermaid tail but I’ve been praying for that my dad would one day understand and help me achieve my dream


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[Mermaid_Izzy]

So I might be buying a used Mythic tail, I’ve been wanting one ever since they came out with them and I might have a chance to get a loan from my parents and buy one that someone bought second hand. It’s unicorn pink and I’m totally in love...
Can y’all please pray that this works out for me? I know it’s kinda silly praying about a mermaid tail but I’ve been praying for that my dad would one day understand and help me achieve my dream


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Of course. And I don't think it's a silly prayer, I prayed for the Lord to make a way for me to make my tail and I ended up getting an unusually amount of cash for my birthday.


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[MerGreg]

So I might be buying a used Mythic tail, I’ve been wanting one ever since they came out with them and I might have a chance to get a loan from my parents and buy one that someone bought second hand. It’s unicorn pink and I’m totally in love...
Can y’all please pray that this works out for me? I know it’s kinda silly praying about a mermaid tail but I’ve been praying for that my dad would one day understand and help me achieve my dream


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In my best Spock voice: I find no flaw in this logic. [Said with one raised eyebrow.]

You got it, Clara. He knows our hearts better than even we ourselves.

[Robartt]

Happy new year[emoji2]...Why not try to make one out of fabric(any) on your own in the meantime!!...Y'know theres a lot of joy and fun in making your own mermaid tail[emoji4][emoji4][emoji106][emoji106]

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[Seaspray Mermaid]

Hey, if this goes through, can I ask for prayers for a gig? It would mean extra food on the table. Thanks.

[MerGreg]

Hey, if this goes through, can I ask for prayers for a gig? It would mean extra food on the table. Thanks.

You got it!

[Ransom]

Hey, if this goes through, can I ask for prayers for a gig? It would mean extra food on the table. Thanks.Definitely, Seaspray. All the best!

[MerGreg]

Hey - checking to see if this thread is still active.

Anyone going to the Mer-Magic Con in Manassas, VA later this month?

[Mermaid Clara]

Hey - checking to see if this thread is still active.

Anyone going to the Mer-Magic Con in Manassas, VA later this month?

I wish but that’s like across the country for me. I’m going to the California mermaid convention in July!


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

I will!

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[Mermaid_Izzy]

Hey - checking to see if this thread is still active.

Anyone going to the Mer-Magic Con in Manassas, VA later this month?

I wish I could because I'm not too far away, but school work gets in the way.


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[MerGreg]

I will!

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Well, rats - I didn't get notified of these replies!

I'd love to meet you, Faith! Look me up?

[MerGreg]

Folks - Mer-Magic was AWESOME!!! I hope many more of you can make it next year!

[MermaidKalila]

Hey everyone! I'm super new to mermaiding but am so excited to get connected and meet you all. :) I just wanted to introduce myself on this thread. I'm in Nashville and don't even have a tail yet :( but I love swimming, the ocean, and my faith is also really important to me. I think it's so awesome how we all have some pretty similar things in common on here! Do you all have any tips on how to combine mermaiding with your faith and spirituality?

Thanks so much!

Much love <3

Mermaid Kalila

[MerGreg]

Hey everyone! I'm super new to mermaiding but am so excited to get connected and meet you all. :) I just wanted to introduce myself on this thread. I'm in Nashville and don't even have a tail yet :( but I love swimming, the ocean, and my faith is also really important to me. I think it's so awesome how we all have some pretty similar things in common on here! Do you all have any tips on how to combine mermaiding with your faith and spirituality?

Thanks so much!

Much love <3

Mermaid Kalila

Hey, Kalila! Welcome!!!

It's different for all of us. Myself, I'm trying to host a Sunday-morning worship service at a new Mermaid convention here in the DC area next winter.

One big thing for a lot of us is a love for the undersea part of His creation. Also, I relate the freedom of underwater swimming (moving in three dimensions) to the joy of a soul set free!!! :):):)

[MermaidKalila]

Thanks for your reply!

I love that so much! I've been really torn about trying out mermaiding because it does seem like a pretty big commitment but it's something that's been on my heart for quite a while. I've just been praying that if it's something God wants for my life then he will open the doors. <3

Your perspective about a soul set free is so beautiful though! I imagine that swimming with a tail feels a bit like flying.

[Skilletfan]

Hey all; I am new to Mermaiding as well and last Saturday was my first real meetup with some Merfolk on FB. It was a Blast and I think I AM HOOKED (no Pun intended.)

It was very nerve wrecking at first but; I Felt God saying “You are on Vacation; have fun”.

I don’t know how you other merfolk do it to make it look easy.

I Have one major prayer request though; like I mentioned on here about being new to Mermaiding; I still feel like if I take my tails to my rec center; that I would get judged. Please pray for strength that I am doing this for fun and exercise. Thanks all; God Bless


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[MerGreg]

I Have one major prayer request though; like I mentioned on here about being new to Mermaiding; I still feel like if I take my tails to my rec center; that I would get judged. Please pray for strength that I am doing this for fun and exercise. Thanks all; God Bless


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Hey, Skillet! Welcome to the site and our thread!

As far as being judged, well, that may well come with the territory. I wish I could say there's no way it would happen; you and I both know I can't make that promise.

The goal here is to determine what will bug you, what will get under your skin to the degree that it would overcome your enjoyment of swimming in your tail. I know how much it hurts to be mocked, whether by strangers or by people we know.

But I CAN promise you that you'll find Friends here! Blessings!

[Ara Mermaid]

Hey all; I am new to Mermaiding as well and last Saturday was my first real meetup with some Merfolk on FB. It was a Blast and I think I AM HOOKED (no Pun intended.)

It was very nerve wrecking at first but; I Felt God saying “You are on Vacation; have fun”.

I don’t know how you other merfolk do it to make it look easy.

I Have one major prayer request though; like I mentioned on here about being new to Mermaiding; I still feel like if I take my tails to my rec center; that I would get judged. Please pray for strength that I am doing this for fun and exercise. Thanks all; God Bless


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hi Skilletfan!!!!!! I know who you areeeeee!!!! ;)

[Skilletfan]

Hey, Skillet! Welcome to the site and our thread!

As far as being judged, well, that may well come with the territory. I wish I could say there's no way it would happen; you and I both know I can't make that promise.

The goal here is to determine what will bug you, what will get under your skin to the degree that it would overcome your enjoyment of swimming in your tail. I know how much it hurts to be mocked, whether by strangers or by people we know.

But I CAN promise you that you'll find Friends here! Blessings!

Hey; mergreg, thanks for the reply! I agree with everything; cause we don’t control the people’s thoughts. I guess that’s the insecurity I have; and that’s one of the reasons why I don’t try new things.

That’s awesome to hear about finding friends on here! I really wanna get out of my comfort zone. [emoji2][emoji2]🧜🏻*♂️🧜🏻*♂️🧜🏼*♀️🧜🏼*♀️

Blessing to you too!


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[Skilletfan]

hi Skilletfan!!!!!! I know who you areeeeee!!!! ;)


Ara Mermaid; What lol?? You do? Huh; that’s funny. 🤣🤣🤣[emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]. Cause I have no clue on who you are. [emoji2][emoji2]🤣🤣🤣[emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]

But glad to meet you. [emoji2][emoji2]


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[Skilletfan]

Hey merfriends; who here lives in Colorado? I am asking cause; at Elitch Gardens on June 8th which is a Saturday; the band SKILLET is going to be there. I am planning on going; I hope to see some of you there! [emoji2][emoji2][emoji2][emoji2]


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[Mermaidkatharine]

Hey merfriends; who here lives in Colorado? I am asking cause; at Elitch Gardens on June 8th which is a Saturday; the band SKILLET is going to be there. I am planning on going; I hope to see some of you there! [emoji2][emoji2][emoji2][emoji2]


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Ahhh I love Skillet! I’m also in Colorado but I will be out of town that weekend [emoji22]


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[Skilletfan]

Ahhh I love Skillet! I’m also in Colorado but I will be out of town that weekend [emoji22]


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Sad day!! [emoji20][emoji20]. But that’s awesome that you Love skillet! What album do you like? I Love the Their Newest one “undefeated”.



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[Skilletfan]

Hey all; who is from CO?


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[Princess Kae-Leah]

I don't identify as Christian, but I'm posting here because I've fairly recently, within the last year, converted to a belief system that while a secular philosophy that I even know of atheists who follow, has a pretty big overlap with Christianity, particularly Catholicism, called the Consistent Life Ethic, which is promoted by organizations such as Rehumanize International. This has put me in a tough spot because while the CLE is liberal on many issues and my views on many issues haven't changed at all, it's also conservative on some issues, the big one being a very touchy controversial topic indeed which I'd rather not get in here in detail because so far debating it has brought the opposite of joy to me, but I think anyone who knows me knows what it is. I've alienated old friends by being pretty vocal about my new(ish) beliefs, and have found that my views are pretty unpopular in the mer-community, to put it mildly. Someone even told me that if I committed suicide, it wouldn't be a big loss. Being passionately CLE is hard enough in general, because I don't really fit in with either the traditional liberal or conservative political "camps", but I find it especially difficult in the mer-community and other "geeky"/"artsy" spaces. I hate losing friends and followers on my mer-page, but I also want to remain true to myself and follow my heart. I'm kinda back where I was circa 2012 trying to find my balance. I had already found a pretty good balance on other issues, but now I'm trying to find it with the CLE. If you want to discuss it more in specifics please PM me or message me on FB, as I don't want to derail this thread with any kind of heated debate. I definitely want you guys to keep me in your prayers and thoughts if that's your thing, and help me find a good balance with my new beliefs.

[Slim]

I don't identify as Christian, but I'm posting here because I've fairly recently, within the last year, converted to a belief system that while a secular philosophy that I even know of atheists who follow, has a pretty big overlap with Christianity, particularly Catholicism, called the Consistent Life Ethic, which is promoted by organizations such as Rehumanize International. This has put me in a tough spot because while the CLE is liberal on many issues and my views on many issues haven't changed at all, it's also conservative on some issues, the big one being a very touchy controversial topic indeed which I'd rather not get in here in detail because so far debating it has brought the opposite of joy to me, but I think anyone who knows me knows what it is. I've alienated old friends by being pretty vocal about my new(ish) beliefs, and have found that my views are pretty unpopular in the mer-community, to put it mildly. Someone even told me that if I committed suicide, it wouldn't be a big loss. Being passionately CLE is hard enough in general, because I don't really fit in with either the traditional liberal or conservative political "camps", but I find it especially difficult in the mer-community and other "geeky"/"artsy" spaces. I hate losing friends and followers on my mer-page, but I also want to remain true to myself and follow my heart. I'm kinda back where I was circa 2012 trying to find my balance. I had already found a pretty good balance on other issues, but now I'm trying to find it with the CLE. If you want to discuss it more in specifics please PM me or message me on FB, as I don't want to derail this thread with any kind of heated debate. I definitely want you guys to keep me in your prayers and thoughts if that's your thing, and help me find a good balance with my new beliefs.

Good idea about not bringing topic up here I remember that topic. This group here is a very accepting group


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[Princess Kae-Leah]

Good idea about not bringing topic up here I remember that topic. This group here is a very accepting group


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Yep verrrrrrrrrrryyyyy touchy topic indeed! Probably one of the touchiest subjects in the world, ever.

[Slim]

Yep verrrrrrrrrrryyyyy touchy topic indeed! Probably one of the touchiest subjects in the world, ever.

That because the group didn’t allow such topic as it was admitted the group didn’t have the experience to keep that conversation healthy. Either way, this is getting off topic.


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[Keiris]

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

[Mermaid Alea]

By chance is anyone going to "Loco in Cocoa" on Cocoa beach in Florida? It's a college & young adult Christian retreat on Sept. 13-15.
http://www.gatorsforchrist.org/Fall-Beach-Retreat.html

Of course it is up in the air if it will still happen or not with hurricane Dorian and this event being right on the Atlantic coast where the hurricane will pass. (Please pray for those who were/may be affected by the hurricane.)

I've never been before and I'm going with a small group from my church. I'm bringing my fabric tail. My friend, who I got into mermaiding, might just bring her monofin.

I'm not too sure how much free time we will have to swim at the beach but I definitely plan on mermaiding. I just wanted to mention it since I'm always up for meeting more merfolk. :)

[MerGreg]

By chance is anyone going to "Loco in Cocoa" on Cocoa beach in Florida? It's a college & young adult Christian retreat on Sept. 13-15.
http://www.gatorsforchrist.org/Fall-Beach-Retreat.html

Of course it is up in the air if it will still happen or not with hurricane Dorian and this event being right on the Atlantic coast where the hurricane will pass. (Please pray for those who were/may be affected by the hurricane.)

I've never been before and I'm going with a small group from my church. I'm bringing my fabric tail. My friend, who I got into mermaiding, might just bring her monofin.

I'm not too sure how much free time we will have to swim at the beach but I definitely plan on mermaiding. I just wanted to mention it since I'm always up for meeting more merfolk. :)

Hope y'all had a great time!

[Mermaid Alea]

Haha thanks MerGreg we did! We grew closer together as a group!

[Robartt]

But also I do admit humbly that I do have a lot to improve on as a Christian [emoji18]

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[Robartt]

But also I do admit humbly that I do have a lot to improve on as a Christian [emoji18]

Sent from my Infinix X650C using TapatalkBrought up traditionally a Protestant here but in recent times have become more non denominational in my outlook and belief (was never a staunch Protestant from the time I was a kid...just saying) [emoji846]

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