Back to Church Sunday is on 26 September 2010
Churches are asked to register for Back to Church Sunday by 15 June 2010. To do this, and to order your invitation pack, please go to the website www.backtochurch.co.uk
To view the short video for 2010 Back to Church Sunday follow this link: http://www.backtochurch.co.uk/page/3014/For+Churches
You will see a video image entitled 'New Faces' towards the bottom of the page. Simply press play to watch it. If you would like to view it full-screen also click the icon containing four outward pointing arrows, which can be found to the bottom right of the image.
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.
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
Children's activity sheet for Back to Church Sunday. More
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!
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