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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 …

Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors …

In the end, it is only a matter of listening to your community, learning from them, and exploring God's voice in this journey …

Join us on Wednesday, April 10th at 3:00 pm Eastern for a robust conversation about how to make the church a welcoming place for …

Outside the Walls For many congregations, it can feel like the building is either the default center of the mission or has …

"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me …

Welcoming Visitors The looming holiday season is before us. How do you welcome the visitor and invite them in? Join us for a …

"There is no magic bullet, no perfect formula, no 'just right.' What we can do is listen for the Holy Spirit and do the hard work …

"The response has been positive from the children, the parents, and my current leaders who had wanted a way to make a first time …

"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 …

"I’ve been able to connect with families when they bring baby home... More importantly, parents have theologically sound …

"Whether or not there are any children in your congregation, there are a few simple things you can do to welcome children who may …