For those who are spiritual, if you attend church (or other religious services) on a regular basis, what motivates you and why?

I’ve been thinking lately about my personal reasons for going to church. There are seasons that I absolutely want to go because I want to hear, see, and be a part of a worship experience with others. There are times I go because I feel obligated. There are times I don’t go because I am bored with church. There are times I don’t go because I just want to do something else.

I’m in the process of figuring out what fits with my beliefs. I don’t think relationship with God or experience of spirituality is contingent upon church attendance. I know it is important to fellowship with other believers, but I wonder if the act of going to a church service is the most fitting way to fellowship. I’m processing a lot of similar and related thoughts, all under the heading of purpose. The “why” and the motivation for it are very important to me. I don’t like meaningless activity.

So, out of curiosity, I’m asking those who consider spirituality important, why do you purposely go (or don’t go) to church (or other religious services)?