Volley 6

NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY
We hear people say that they “stopped going to that church, because all they ever heard was about money.” Must not have been an Episcopal congregation—we’re afraid ever to mention money! But the impression that many have is that if they go to church, they’ll be asked to open their wallet right away.
How about this announcement in the bulletin, or even spoken: “If you are our guest today, please don’t feel that you have to make a contribution at the offering time. Please let this time of worship be our gift to you.”
Anything that reduces the stress and uncertainty about a first visit to a church has to be a helpful thing.