Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors …
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Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors …
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"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me …
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"The response has been positive from the children, the parents, and my current leaders who had wanted a way to make a first time …
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"The Next Big Thing is your invitation to Easter morning guests to come back... it doesn’t matter so much what the Next Big Thing …
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"Don’t single out visitors. They really just want to blend in. Speak to them after the service and introduce them to others at …
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When done well, this practice is an expression of Christian hospitality, and also an important first step in church …
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"It takes intentionality and congregational awareness to be a truly welcoming congregation. The overused phrase All are Welcome is …
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The Rev. Canon Neal O. Michell is the Canon to the Ordinary with the Diocese of Dallas. This essay is an excerpt from his book, …
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At June 2011 article on the Christian Post states that 80% of congregants are inactive. This of course means …
The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As …
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