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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, …

Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks …

"The ultimate goal of the Christian community is to help people build a relationship with God, with others, and with the church. …

"Do your planning based on the importance of the celebration, expecting that people will return." Easter Attendance We’re starting …

"Helpful signs answer these questions. And when questions are answered, a funny thing happens: anxiety goes down, and people can …

"Don’t single out visitors. They really just want to blend in. Speak to them after the service and introduce them to others at …

When done well, this practice is an expression of Christian hospitality, and also an important first step in church …

"It takes intentionality and congregational awareness to be a truly welcoming congregation. The overused phrase All are Welcome is …