I think it's fair enough for the OP to draw our attention to the fact that he and others like him have reasons for not wanting to attend performances in a church. There's another group who wouldn't want to attend for the opposite reason - those who feel the church should be kept holy and not used for secular purposes, and who prefer not to go there if it's not for worship. I don't happen to agree with either view, but it's still worth taking into account if you're considering setting up an event in a church.

Marje