Church for Easter Services: Which One?

Honestly, I wouldn't pick Easter as the first time to expose your child to church. If you really want to start going, do a little research and find a church that fits your personality and lifestyle and check it out a few weeks after the holiday season passes.

Try not to focus so much on the religious "type" or title of the church. Make sure it is Bible based, not on man inspired rituals or opinions. Find the right kind of service that you will be happy attending, regarding music style (traditional hymns, or modern rock or contemporary), sermon style (will you sit & listen & learn, or become tired & bored). Also length of service. Some are only about an hour, but some can be over 2 hours.
Most important is that the church has a good youth program catering to kids from pre-school thru high school. Rather than making your child sit with you in an "adult" level service, they have their own program. Either a children's service, or Sunday School kind of set-up where they are separated by age/grade, & learn at their level. This, of course is optional. Your child is still welcome to stay with you.
Easter is a great time to start going to church. You learn why we believe what we believe. But, keep in mind "regular services" might have a different look or feel than a Holiday service. It's ok to visit different churches until you find one where you fit in & feel welcome. These people will become an extended family to you.

I am Btptist, so that is my choice. :)
But, for ceremony and history, Catholic mass is always beautiful. I attended Methodist Christmas Eve mass years ago, and really enjoyed the blending of Catholic tradition with more moderate sermons and increased congregation participation.

I agree with Sue W., though, Easter is a great time to begin attending church as it is, in some ways, the beginning.

Happy Easter
God Bless

Throw a dart because the fact that you WANT to attend Easter services with your child is a good thing. It's sort of the 11th hour, but you might call each place and see what kind of programs are being offered for your child. A lot of the churches you mention arrange special things for kids (i.e. Easter egg hunts, picnics, etc) No matter what, I think you will enjoy the fellowship at any place on Easter Sunday and I pray this will be a beginning for you.

Blessings....

You might want to call each one and ask them what their Easter service is going to consist of. Which ever one sounds the best, go.
I like the bible based Christian churches the best, they usually have a good service. Im not into denominational churches, the ones I've visited in my life have always been a bit skewed with conditions and doctrine that can confuse the simplicity of the true meaning of the Cross.

I guess it depends on why you are going. Why suddenly taking your child to church at 7 years old? If you plan to raise him in the faith that you were raised in, take him to the Catholic church. However, if you're not going to do that, I'd choose something else. I've found that Catholic churches are really only for Catholics. As a person raised in the Jewish faith, I've found that when I've gone to church services, the place that I was most comfortable was the Methodist service. Sure it's still about Christ but the service was conducted in a way that made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Also keep in mind that the closest thing to a Catholic church that isn't Catholic is the Episcopal church.
Good luck, enjoy your Easter celebration.

Hi C., I'm reading this on Wednesday. I hope you found a church to go to... I am Catholic and love Easter. It is a good idea to introduce your child to religion. He/she will make a choice some day. My best, Grandma Mary

You should go to the Catholic one, since it is the one you are most familiar with, and you son (whom I assume has not be to church in years also) will have lots of questions about what happening. You might not be able to answer those questions if you go to a service you are familiar with. After that, if you are interested in exploring other churches, I would try Lutheran first, as that is closest to Catholic. I would also look on their websites if they have one and see which one has the most robust Sunday School program, since that is probably important to you if you are looking to join a church. Happy Easter!!

Lutheran might be closest to what you remember, but Methodist might be more relaxed without being non-traditional.

I'd also look at all their websites and see what you like. Maybe one has a better youth program for a return visit or one might have VBS later in the year.

Non-denominational or Catholic.

I would suggest a Non-Denominational church. I attend a Calvary Chapel and I love it! I was raised Catholic but left it 11 years ago. You can go to calvary.org to find one near you!

I am Catholic, so that's my vote.

I agree with Trish, that Easter at most churches is kind of like the first week of January at most fitness centers...