Back to Church Sunday for Visitors
last updated on: 16th Apr 2012
What is Back to Church Sunday?
Everyone is welcome to any Christian church throughout the year. With well over a thousand different churches in Leicester and Leicestershire, from very small to many hundreds of people, from a traditional style to much more contemporary there is a wide range to choose from. However, we realise that going to church for the first time, or returning after a time away can sometimes be a daunting experience. And so, on Back to Church Sunday there is a specific invitation to anyone who might be curious to try out church without any expectation that you’ll keep coming (although you’d be very welcome to!). Our experience is that it is less daunting visiting if you know others will be there in the same boat.
Why are you doing this? Is this about filling pews, getting more money or trying to get more people to fill the coffee or flower rota?!
A fair question. We believe God works. Each week we see Him transforming peoples lives, bringing wholeness, healing and purpose. Jesus Himself said, ‘I have come that you may have life, and life in all its fullness’. We long for every person in Leicester and Leicestershire to experience what this full life is about, but we realise that over the years sometimes the church hasn’t been very good at sharing this with others. Where we’ve let you down, we are sorry, and would love for you to try us again.
All the special services on Sunday 30th September 2012 are designed for you, with opportunities to find out and experience more if you would like.
- To find your local Church of England (sometimes called Anglican) church go to www.achurchnearyou.com (you can even refine your search to find churches with particular facilities e.g. disabled parking, youth groups or bell ringing)
- To find your local Methodist church click here
- To find your local Salvation Army centre click here and click on ‘Find a Centre’ on the right hand side of the page
For more information or if you have trouble finding a church, or questions about the day please contact Barry on backtochurch@leccofe.org
If you are from a church looking to host Back to Church Sunday click here
