Tag: Newcomers
The art of Christmas greeting
![Greeter giving a woman a warm hug.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Greeting.jpg)
Signs, children’s decorations, and spontaneity. We’ve taken the best ideas from research and experiences to create a welcoming check list this Christmas season.
Sending signals of unwelcome
![Mat that says "Unwelcome"](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Unwelcome-mat.jpg)
What are the fourteen obstacles that can make some people bypass your church or not return after their first visit? Eric Seiberling provides a checklist.
Serving a cup of chaos
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Is your ‘coffee hour’ a formal family gathering or an free-wheeling entry point for newcomers?