Barbara Day's Doctoral Thesis - Virginia Theological Seminary

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[On improving our gracious and holy hospitality]: “Making sure that there is some contact with every household every year, at a minimum, phone calls and not just in the annual giving campaign. We’re a big church, but we need to make contact and not just for crisis ministry.”

“Elevator Speeches:” •

Wonderful children’s program o Opportunities to participate and to volunteer o Conscious about teaching the Episcopal Liturgy o Offer Godly Play o We trust that children know God; we encourage growth o Children can be full participants here

Variety and number of programs

Worship – strongly Anglican

Progressive congregation

Classical music

Gender inclusive language

Variety of Sunday worship services (five times and two places)

Exquisite liturgy

Shepherds’ Ministry

Community support (monetary)

Funerals and receptions

Young families

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