Tag: Welcome
Disability Awareness Sunday resources

Resources for Disability Awareness Sunday, set for October 15, are now available for churches desiring worship experiences and spaces accessible to all God’s children.
You’re invited to join us

Rev. Margie Crawford reminisces about what Thanksgiving meals were like growing up and what made them so special.
Is your Find-a-Church profile current?

Find-a-Church is a resource that helps people in your community connect with you. Is your Church Profile up to date? Learn how to enhance your visibility online.
Please don’t invite me to coffee hour

Every church has them but not every church makes coffee hour a welcome place for visitors. John Harnish offers comments.
Global headlines, local heartlines

News out of the 2019 General Conference caused pain and uncertainty for many. United Methodist congregations in Michigan offered information and pastoral care.
The art of Christmas greeting

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.
Welcoming a stranger

A District Superintendent “incognito” challenges congregations to become more welcoming.
Advent advocacy and action

REV. PAUL PEREZ DAC Director of Mission & Justice Engagement Over the weekend Bishop Deb appealed to United Methodists to welcome refugees into our churches and communities in Michigan.