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A Church-Wide Cleaning Day

By Katie Rich August 13, 2026

Our church recently hosted a church-wide clean.For us, this happened on a Sunday morning – we..

community, Hospitality, blessing, service, worship, welcome, Intergenerational Ministry

"As You Arrive" Activites

By Katie Rich September 4, 2025

Some families show up early. Some families show up late.

What do you do to engage and welcome..

Children Ministry, Sunday School, Early Childhood Ministry, Youth Ministry, Activities, confirmation, welcome

Being a Church of Welcome

By Ruth Sall July 16, 2024

About a year ago I wrote about how my congregation was looking for creative and intentional ways to..

welcome, Intergenerational Ministry

Helping the Young People in Your Ministry Welcome Immigrants

By Rev. Carla Wilson October 25, 2022

A joy of working with young people is their open curiosity and delight in new experiences. When..

Children Ministry, Diversity, welcome

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