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

Man Church - the name says it all. They are starting to spring up all over. Here are my thoughts about how to welcome more men into your congregation. I think this issue needs more than a man-themed liturgy. Personally, I don't want to sit around and talk. I would rather DO!

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.