Parishes have been holding Bible studies in the homes of volunteer members since time immemorial. And the first ever Christian parishes met in homes—see the Book of Acts
Good thing they didn't have HOA's or zoning boards!
92 posted on 09/19/2011 4:02:55 PM PDT by Still Thinking
(Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
The Romans, pagan priests, and Pharisees were pretty hostile to those early Christians who met in house churches—read Acts and the Apostolic Fathers. But they didn’t use zoning laws against them!
95 posted on 09/19/2011 5:25:51 PM PDT by Honorary Serb
(Kosovo is Serbia! Free Srpska! Abolish ICTY!)