NY/NJ folks don't persecute the church. They don't give it a second thought unless it is Christmas, Easter or Aunt Ethel's funeral. The persecuted church exists in most of the world. Our brothers and sisters are terrorized and murdered for professing Jesus Christ. Check some headlines here
We, as the Church Inconvenienced, still have a hissy fit because the bulletins were folded crooked. I can't make any friends at church falls into the same category.
So you believe the church exists so you can have an activity to attend and maybe make friends?
You believe a social acquaintance to be a stronger bond than the Cross?
What in the name of Sam Hill are you teaching out there on the streets?
My POINT was that just because one has spiritual things in common, does not mean they will become good friends with another. That usually requires common interests. Also have you never read Acts? Did not the disciples have fellowship with one another? Do you not value fellowship? I suggest you read this book.
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World and read the chapter entitled Staying connected. Its a great defense of fellowship and making friends...