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I would really like to do some ministry clowning, but I haven't a clue as to where I should start.
I'm a non-denominational Christian, so I don't really have a church I could go to about this. (I've recently come back to Christianity after a very long absence, and it's taking me a little while to get settled into a community. I'm sad to say that the trust level has to be built up again before I'll regularly attend a church.)
I was thinking of maybe going to the local soup kitchen, and maybe Dottie could help serve food, have some fun with the guests as they wait, etc...The people who eat at soup kitchens have so many burderns, a little cheer might do them well. Would that be appropriate? Have any of you ever volunteered, in clown, at a soup kitchen?

Any other suggestions? I have nothing against any of the churchers here, I just don't know anyone. Should I go around and collect bullitens maybe, and see what sort of events they have and if a clown could be used? Should I call? Write?