DioCal is kicking off a monthly workshop series on congregational development, with topics guided by your input on Canon Laura’s recent survey. Whether you excel or struggle in these areas, come share wisdom, skills, and questions with your colleagues in ministry around the diocese.

September: Gathering God’s People: From Visitor to Member

Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | In person, All Saints, Parish Hall

  • Are you curious about how visitors become members? We’ll share best practices for invitation, greeting, orientation, and incorporation and learn from what’s working well at other congregations. Get insight on how new people see your church and how to draw the sometime-visitor in deeper.

  • Who should come? This is a great opportunity for ushers, greeters, people tending to your physical space, liturgical leaders, people in outreach ministries, and anyone else who never met a stranger.

Reach out to Laura (laurae@diocal.org) about…

  • Your ideas for the next round of workshop offerings

  • Hosting or helping lead these or other offerings

  • Tailored training for your congregation on facilitation skills, navigating change, building trust, or conflict resolution