The fresh coffee has just brewed, the homemade cakes are on the tables. There are neatly stacked welcome packs, ready to give out, and the church – warm and inviting – has just put on an easy-to-follow (normal, every-Sunday type) service with a few favourite hymns.
That’s how Back to Church Sunday works. It is so simple, and yet so effective. Every member of the congregation takes part, thinking about a few people they would like to invite to join them on the 26 November, praying for them, and handing them (personally, if possible) a postcard invitation with the ‘Wish you were here’ logo on it.
Other groups of people can also be invited: baptism parents and their children, church school parents and children, and past electoral roll members. Just as it’s so easy to get out of the habit of churchgoing, we can make it easy for everyone to return. It’s a great opportunity to put on a nurture course in January to help everyone learn more about their faith.
Join us in this opportunity to reach out and share the Gospel with others in the Reading area. Still not sure? Ring Jo Loveridge on 0118 983 4433 or Jane Manley on 0118 966 5288or email Jo .
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