Here you can watch the promo video on You Tube or email the organisers direct to see what is going on. On the plus side, this sort of event is an easy one to set up, and especially useful for congregations who find the whole concept of mission difficult: simply invite a friend to come to church with you. The sort of issues that need thinking through are whether you put on a special type of service or just do whatever you normally do. A special service might raise false hopes if and when the visitors return for a second week and find it totally different - but on the other hand, if the regular service is not easy to explain, something simpler might seem like a good idea. Then there is the question of how you are going to make people feel welcome: will there be refreshments and a chance to chat either before or after the service? Are there other events you can advertise at the service - perhaps a new group is about to start, or there is going to be a social event in the near future...Can you give people anything to take away that says something about the church and its aims?

 

Whatever you do, whether you are a visitor, a regular attender or a host church, your feedback would be much appreciated.

 

Many thanks,

 

Sue Paterson

 

Mission Partnership Development Officer