I embrace my promise in the Baptismal Covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every …
Community Outreach to Veterans: 5 Ways You Can Help
Veterans and service members may often experience difficulty when returning from active duty and preparing to re-enter civilian …
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What Does Welcome Look Like? Welcoming and Affirming Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Folks in our Churches
“I saw you were accepting of people like me and I wanted to find out how I could join.” A simple email from a local transgender …
Food Matters: 7 Dietarily-Sensitive Meals For A Crowd
I have often wondered how many other individuals in our parish (or other parishes) are not fed balanced meals in their churches, …
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Pew Cards: 4 Approaches to Communicating “Children Welcome”
Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks …
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I’m a Church Greeter… And an Evangelist!
"The ultimate goal of the Christian community is to help people build a relationship with God, with others, and with the church. …
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9 Ways to Welcome Church Visitors on Easter
"Do your planning based on the importance of the celebration, expecting that people will …
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Make Welcoming Church Signs with an 8 Dollar Item
"Helpful signs answer these questions. And when questions are answered, a funny thing happens: anxiety goes down, and people can …
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Five Ways to Scare Away Church Visitors
"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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How to Identify and Welcome Visitors – Make Welcome Packets
When done well, this practice is an expression of Christian hospitality, and also an important first step in church …
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