Located in a building with shared tenant space, this church has an inviting location, easily accessible, with nearby parking. They are a most welcoming church.
Consider these four discussion questions about Church #43:
1. With little room to mingle, we sit down. Several people come over to greet us. They give a heartfelt thanks for visiting and invite us back.
How can you engage with people who sit in silence waiting for the service to begin?
2. We’ve identified two key elements that make us feel truly welcomed at churches. One is sharing names, and the other is making a connection. Any attempt works, provided it doesn’t become an interrogation.
How can you do better at connecting with others?
3. Their multipage bulletin contains their liturgy, but I get my pages out of order and later joke about my ineptitude to an elderly man. “We have to get a projector to display the words,” he says. “I’ve wanted this for years.”
How can technology make your service more accessible?
4. Except for the prayer and message, the members handle the service.
How much of your service do leaders handle and how much do members take care of? What can you do to allow for more participation?
This was a welcoming church with much to offer. I especially like how involved the congregation is and their sense of ownership in the service. I anticipate that a great future awaits them.
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