Parishioner Bev Fish is one of our many volunteers leading tours of our facility.
RECOGNIZING AND LEADING NEW MEMBERS
To better integrate newcomers to our Christ Church community a formal Welcome Ministry was implemented in Fall 2022, led by Tammie Sawicki. Greeters, Hosts, and Sponsors work with newcomers to help them know more about Christ Church and to help if they want to call Christ Church their church home.
Over 110 people have volunteered their time and talent to this ministry since its inception Fall 2022, with 40 currently active volunteers. Together, we’ve been able to recognize 55 New Members at Sunday services in November 2022 and January 2023.
At every service, Greeters offer newcomers and longtimers a warm welcome to Christ Church––conducting tours of our facility after services to orient members to their new church home, as well as giving some of the history of our parish. We’ve also organized monthly Meet & Greets so that newcomers can meet the Rector, Vestry members, Staff, and other church members. We are also planning quarterly socials to foster community and belonging.
NEWCOMER VIDEO SERIES
We created a Newcomer Video Series during 2022 with the intention of providing an easy way for newcomers to learn more about the Episcopal Church in general and Christ Church specifically. Led by Fr. Terry, this series is available for anyone to watch at their leisure.