You can simply invite friends, neighbours or colleagues who are not used to going to church to join you. With a church tasting, that threshold becomes just a little lower. We are happy to share three recent examples with you, in Harderwijk, Nieuwe Pekela and Ede.
After neighbourhood day
In Harderwijk, they celebrated Neighbourhood Day with the neighbourhood on Saturday 23 September and held a church tasting the following Sunday. Interested parties were welcomed by, among others an article in the local newspaper invited. A video allowed people to see the inside of the church in advance and explained what to expect. The service was no different from usual, but a bit more was explained.
With open church
In Nieuwe Pekela, the church doors were a little wider open than usual on Sunday 8 October. Again, the threshold was lowered with a relaxed video beforehand. The church taster session was linked to the open church on Wednesday mornings. Those who still find a church service too big a step can come in and have a look.
On anniversary
In Ede, they held a church tasting not for the first time. This year it was centenary of the municipality seized the opportunity to organise a church tasting. Neighbours were welcome to visit the church on Saturday 7 October and to experience a church service on the following Sunday.
Who do you invite?
Would you like to hold a church supper in your congregation? On the website you will find more information and practical tips. Share your experiences with others. It is good to inspire and encourage each other.
