Back to Church Sunday is on 27 September 2009
Back to Church Sunday 2009 Promo video on You Tube click here
Children's activity sheet for Back to Church Sunday 2009. More
A timeline for preparations: more
Stories from our diocese about coming back to church
Debra Karim came to church on Back to Church Sunday in the Whittlewood Benefice in 2007 and has been coming to church whenever she can since then. More
Stories about returning to church from Ruth Webster, Marion Dent, CJ Crokenden-Johnson and Amanda Hollowell (All Saints, Wellingborough) and Tony Allen (St Giles, Northampton) are on the front and back of the Autumn 2008 issues of Cross Keys.
Stories about returning to church from Sarah Brooks (Badby), Pam Goodman (Great Oakley), Asha Collison (Roade) and Robert & Dawn Goodwin (Oakham) are included in a special issue of Cross Keys magazine. Cross Keys Back to Church Sunday Special 2007
Countdown to Back to Church Sunday
(each week listed below links to a checklist of things to do in preparation for your church's Back to Church Sunday)
Four weeks to go
Three weeks to go
Two weeks to go
One week to go
Back to Church Sunday is an effective way of welcoming people back to your church. It is being used in almost every diocese and several other denominations this year. Follow these links to find out how to make the most of it in your parish.
Background
Introduction: What BTCS is all about
Facts and figures about the Church of England: We’re not dead yet!
Three million people are open to an invitation (results of 2007 survey): Churchgoing in the UK
Practical preparations
How to go about it: Top ten things to do
Tips on creating a welcoming atmosphere: Welcome starts before you reach the door
Make the children feel at home: Don’t forget the children!
Back to Church for Advent and Christmas
Christingle PowerPoint sample
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