Some years ago I realized that I'm something of an anomaly. Having been raised Roman Catholic, I had the habit of always attending church ingrained in me. This included when on vacation. Once when my parents and I were traveling in South Dakota we stopped at a Roman Catholic parish in Sturgis to worship. This was memorable because despite it being cattle country, the priest preached against raising cattle in his homily. We were glad that my father, a farmer, opted to stay in the car that day.
In any case, what made me stand out for years as a Protestant was my insistence on always attending church on Sunday, even when traveling. Before I was married this was easy to do, and when traveling I always found a place to attend. After I was wed, my wife thought I was a little nuts looking for a church to attend when I planned trips. To her, and to many Protestants, time away meant time away from church.
Now, I know this isn't universal. You'll find plenty of folks like me, looking for a church on Sunday. I'm just saying it's not that common among Protestants as it is among Catholics. The latter, you see, are compelled by an actual mandate to attend mass at least once a week. So, what can a person who is part of an ISM jurisdiction do when traveling?
First, they can look for a parish using an online directory like this one. It's best if using such a directory that the prospective attendee reaches out to the parish in question to confirm that mass will take place and at what time. Information on the internet can become outdated relatively quickly.
Second, an easier option is to look for an Episcopal Church. A parish that's part of the ECUSA will be welcoming, offering what has been described as a "Catholic Lite" experience, and is a place where everyone is welcome to the table. There have been questions about their apostolic succession from some, but it's my understanding they resolved these issues many years ago. When I was recently visiting my mother in Missouri I attended a friendly Episcopal parish and found it quite satisfying. Below is an example of their worship.
