Clothing Optional Church

In church, you come as you are. That’s especially true inside the Whitetail Chapel in Ivor.  Clothing is optional for everyone from the pastor to the congregation.

“I really don’t think God cares what you wear when you worship,” said Richard Foley, a member of the congregation. “The thing is worship.”

Churchgoers like Foley have no problem getting the word of God from a pastor in his birthday suit.

“Some of the biggest moments in Jesus’ life he was naked,” Pastor Allen Parker said. “When he was born he was naked, when he was crucified he was naked and when he arose he left his clothes in the tomb and he was naked. If God made us that way, how can that be wrong?”

Pastor Allen says the congregation is a family-oriented one and is very involved in helping others.

The Whitetail Chapel is part of the Whitetail Nudist Resort, the only year-round nudist resort in Virginia.  It opened in 1984 and business is booming.  More than 10,000 people visited last year and business is up 12 percent from a year ago.

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4 Responses to Clothing Optional Church

  1. Marvin says:

    Bizarre. As the man said, God does not care whether you wear clothes or not. He can see into your very soul. Ergo, being naked doesn't really change anything. But apparently some people get their jollies that way. 🙂

  2. Andy says:

    Strange as it might seem, many Christians enjoy the nudist lifestyle and don't see any conflict with Scripture. Check out <a href="http://www.figleafforum.com” target=”_blank”>www.figleafforum.com .

  3. Melissa says:

    The church at White Tail is the only one I ever visit anymore, even though it's around 10 hours from home so I only go infrequently. The people there are genuine and warm-hearted. It's refreshing to be among a community of faith that is real, caring, and accepting.

  4. SAM says:

    WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY!!!!!!!!!!

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