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Are you rural? In small to mid size cities the churches usually host socials not related to practice of their religion. Such as dances and pot lucks. Might be worth checking out the church calenders as a start. Churches are surprisingly social even for the un faithful. If its the right place. Sure you can face some annoying people but if faith is keeping you back from a visit on non worshiping day or event you can still connect with them for community.
E: have you tried church's for non religious gatherings? Its a thing.
Probably Freemasons?
Good friendships. Only make friends with those who want the best for you.
Honestly? Church. There are even non-denominational churches which are more about community than religion for exactly this reason.
Should these people be focusing on non-"church" groups? Of course, until you realize no one would know how to find those groups.
It's not all hardcore hate thy neighbors claptrap. In my experience Methodists are chill AF. Still gotta listen about Jesus but they really do love everybody.