Episcopal Church Foundation Vestry Papers - for leading congregations

Updated 8/15/12: Please note that the 2012 date for Back To Church Sunday is September 16, 2012.

I’m not normally a fan of made-up national-something-days. They sometimes seem contrived, like National Uncles who Once Took You Fishing Day (and you can buy the card at Hallmark). But I might be willing to get on board with this one, especially if it means I get to promote the video.

I noticed on Facebook today this message: “Church … it really is all about relationship.” Intrigued, I clicked the link for the video.

Apparently Back to Church Sunday is Sept. 16. Who knew? 

But this video is great. Not only does it speak to those who aren’t involved in a church but it helps those of us who are find some language to express our church to friends. So often the hardest part of evangelism is knowing what to say, not wanting to sound too preachy. We’re self-conscious that way. What I love about this video is that it offers some ways for us to engage in genuine, sincere conversation. Maybe it can infuse us with the courage to be vulnerable, to ask the questions: What keeps you from trying church? Why did you stop coming? What scares you? 

If the conversations begins, then maybe having a specially designated Sunday’s not a bad idea. At least, it’s a start.