Emerging Spirit @ The United Church of Canada Emerging Spirit @ The United Church of Canada

Dear Friends of "Emerging Spirit"~

I was recently a part of the "Living The Welcome" event in Sudbury. I must say that I was humbled, impressed, and inspired-- not only by the exceptional workshops that were offered, but simply by the personalities of the presenters-- their energy, passion, and commitment. Thank you to them for your important work.

My present question-- and I anticipate having more-- is related to Welcoming Cards that might be placed in the pews. We at Trinity, Lively are envisioning a "Welcoming Card" which gives people a sense of the church, our character and features, as well as inviting an opportunity for feedback with the card being placed in the collection plate. However, we have no good models to work from-- but I suspect there are those of you "out there" who do!

Can you provide me with some kind of prototype to work from? Or suggestions of what you would like to see on a welcoming card?

Let's share what we say before worship to welcome newcomers. I heard it's best to say they are worshipping with you for the first time, not "visiting". That was helpful. Here's what I say - which is based on having "friendship sheets" that circulate around.