There is a real need to feel welcome in any parish. The desire to "belong" is still the strongest and most important desire of every parishioner. Over the years surveys taken in parishes throughout our country indicate the need to develop ways to become more like a family. As a large parish this has become out greatest challenge. For this reason, our Hospitality Commission has established the first Sunday of each month as "Welcome to the Parish" Sundays.
Our first "Welcome to the Parish" Sunday was on June 2nd. The reaction was very positive and full of sincere appreciation. There's no doubt these monthly welcome parties will continue here at St. Michael's Church.
Check out my tweets this week to read some of these new parishioners thoughts and reactions!
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