Ive been grown up in Germany as part of the evanglian lutherian Church, the main Christian church in northern Germany.
And all the officials of the church (Pastor, superintendend etc) and volunteers ive met have been really nice people. Collecting money and stuff for the poor, giving refugees facing deportation church asylum, taking part in civil rights movements to fight for the rights of minorities like LGBTQI*, people of color or member of other religions, taking care of the old and sick, helping alcohol and drug addicts etc.
Like a good aunt. Not always the most progressive person you know, but still always good hearted and kind and willing to fight for the good.
So churches can be imho a good place.
In Germany, black cats arent meaning " bad luck", theyre more like bringing destiny. Fore example, if a black cat crosses the road infront of you, it depends on the direction of the cat. From right to left : good luck From lef to right: bad luck
So black cats are making your life just a little more turbulent :|