This Kenyan man has provided hilarious reason as to why he stopped going to CITAM church. This is what he said:
“I know I joke about it alot but I honestly took a break from being an active member of CITAM church because I felt I was kinda struggling to fit in.
Not to mean there’s classism there but natural selection will come to play at some point.
Buana in the small youth group I was active in, I felt like I was the Only one who didn’t have a definite career.There I was,a conflicted man trying to find his way through life and trying to make things work yet everyone else seemed to have their stuff figured out..
As I was trying to explain what I was really doing with my life to the group, everyone else had something more definitive.Hapo kwa group kulikua na banker, Sijui engineer,a senior teacher in some national school,a lawyer running her own law firm,a tutor of an international curriculum school and so much more,then there was me,no kugeria mani!!
Even the conversations were just different,sio kama huko kwetu Furu Gospo.
Furu Gospo mkiulizana kama bei ya kabej imeshuka kwa soko huko kwingine wanaongelea tu garage visits and car parts maghai! Alafu half of the group wanadrive.
Ile ilinimaliza ni group meet ups mnaenda outing sio zile ngwataniro za Furu za kupikia watu chai alafu unawakatia mkate shape ya triangle na katikati.
Meet up was meet up pale! Kuna msichana mdogo Kwanza alitubookia hotel na akafoot bill ya buffet for the whole group,over 15 of us. Sasa they suggested tushikane watatu watatu vile tulikua tumewekwa kama accountability partners tutoleee group fom.So each 3 people you decide where the next meet up will be and take care of the logistics for the whole group na mlipe bill.
Nie reke ngwire, that was the last time they saw me in that group! You can’t anxiate my anxiety like that!!
In fact, I want to apologise to my church Furu Gospo churches of Kenya for running away thinking nimekua mtu uptown.Tupatane Sunday saa nane kwa mkutano ya wanarika.Citam I’ll see you some other time nikiomoka!!
Yote tisa, kumi Mungu ni wetu sote na matuini ni gwitu ithuothe na tugathie na Jesu nake Jesu ndagatutiga!! Ama namna gani watu ya Furu?”
It’s interesting how this Kenyan man’s experience at CITAM Church highlights a common challenge many face in social settings — the feeling of not fitting in, especially when it comes to life milestones and achievements. His humorous take on the situation offers insight into how class, career status, and social dynamics can impact our sense of belonging in communities, even religious ones. It’s a reminder that church, or any group, should be a place of inclusivity, not competition. I appreciate the self-awareness and honesty in his perspective, and it makes me wonder: how can we create more inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of their career or life stage, feels valued? What are your thoughts on balancing personal growth with community belonging?