Outreach
Pay It Forward Workshop
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:49 — Richard Manley-...The intent behind this workshop was to allow those attending an opportunity to explore possible actions that congregations and individuals might take after watching the movie, Pay It Forward.
The Pay It Forward is a compressed file that contains all of the audio, visual and text that was used during the workshop and can be found in Files & Stuff.
Turn! National Justice Event Workshop Summaries`
Fri, 12/10/2010 - 16:50 — Sarah.ShepherdSummaries of nine workshops presented at the Turn! event in October and further resources. The workshops are on a range of topics relating to ecological, economic, and social justice and advocacy.
W62: "Why is the United Church of Canada so Confusing? (And how this deters newcomers to the church)"
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 14:49 — BethelLeeI'm so sorry to those who asked me to post my presentation -- I've tried, but my PowerPoint is too large of a file to upload onto this site.
Welcoming Well - More Franchises Workshop
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 09:30 — richard.bottPower Point highlights which offer a variety of insights, techniques and best practices that have visitors and church shoppers becoming New Members quickly and happily! Learn about Designated Greeter training, approaches to welcoming in worship, use of follow-up cards and the essential things we need to teach our congregations so that we can move from implementing “tricks” to being authentically warm, accepting, open and hospitable. It works!
and promotes growth as an emerging congregation.
Also included is a sample welcoming for worship and 2 sample cards used as follow-up.
W61 - Transgendering Spirituality 101 - Resources From More Franchises: Second Cup Conference 2010
Sat, 06/26/2010 - 11:16 — Cindy BourgeoisThese ar resources used for the Transgendering Spirituality 101 at More Franchises: Second Cup Conference held in Toronto in June 2010.
Thinking about French Ministry
Tue, 06/22/2010 - 20:13 — Darla SloanThis was used for a workshop at More Franchises. This ressources is a series of questions designed to help leadership in a variety of settings think about ways they might better serve Francophones in their context
A Regional Vision for The United Church in the Lougheed Corridor
Tue, 05/18/2010 - 11:29 — richard.bottThis document was created to help the eight United Church congregations along the "Lougheed Corridor" of Westminster Presbytery in BC Conference.
It lays out an exploration of possibilities, starting from a place of discernment of values and ministry.
Greeters' Reminders
Wed, 05/12/2010 - 11:56 — richard.bottBased on information from a workshop led by Dave Anderson, and information from the Emerging Spirit program, St. Andrew's Haney UC put together a workshop for those people who felt called to greet on Sunday mornings.
While we can no longer find the outline of the workshop, this reminder sheet is still used.
Advertising & Signage style-guide
Sun, 05/09/2010 - 20:50 — richard.bottOne difficulty that churches sometimes have is making sure that the advertising 'face' they show to the wider community is easily recognizable, consistent, and easily reproduced. To help make sure that this part of our 'brand' was consistent, we drew up a style-guide for advertising and signage.
Communication / Attendance Sheet
Fri, 05/07/2010 - 23:47 — richard.bott(This sheet is based on a similar communications sheet used at Eagle Ridge United Church, Coquitlam, BC.)
At St. Andrew's Haney United Church, attendance is taken at worship, using this sheet. Clipboards are at the end of each pew with a stack of Communication Sheets and a pen.
If a regular participant is away for more than three Sunday's their Elder is asked to make contact, to make sure that everything is all right. As well, letters of welcome and thanks are sent to guests and newcomers based on the information on the form.
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