This ministry’s charge is to develop strategies to identify, invite and incorporate new members into the congregation. The ministry members are responsible for developing and implementing a ministry of welcome after each worship service.
The ministry is divided into two areas:
WELCOMING: Trains and schedules parishioners to serve as greeters at the Sunday morning services, coordinates follow up with newcomers, plans welcoming socials for newcomers about four times per year, and makes sure that newcomers are aware of the parish’s offerings.
INCORPORATION: the most significant indicator of a healthy and successful church community is the active participation of its members in the ministry and life of the parish; with this in mind, the ministry works to ensure that every member of St. Thomas’, new or established, is invited and encouraged to participate fully in the ministry and life of the Church. The ministry’s focus is two-fold: first, to work with the Rector to coordinate newcomers orientation sessions for those who are interested in joining the parish; and second, on a regular basis to identify the skills and interests of both newcomers and current parishioners who are not actively engaged in parish life, encouraging other ministries to develop programs with these people in mind or to invite them to get involved.
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Please join the Inclusion Committee on Sunday, May 11, following the Taize service, for the third in the St. Thomas' series, "What's Your Story." These spiritual, inspirational, and entertaining evenings focus on the family of St. Thomas' and what it is that brought us here -- and keeps us here. May 11 is Mother's Day, and we will have a special emphasis on mothers and families in the parish. All are welcome, new and old. Light refreshments and food will be provided.
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For those who are ready to join and become a full member of St. Thomas' Parish, you can be "confirmed" or "received" into the Episcopal Church at the May 17, 2008, diocesan Confirmation Service at Washington National Cathedral. For more information on confirmation or reception, speak with the Rector, Nancy Lee Jose.
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During the 11am worship service on March 2, the parish will recognize all those who have joined the parish in the last year. New members are those who have become significantly involved with the parish in some way -- attending regularly, joining a committee or foyer dinner, making a financial pledge, or connecting enough to consider yourself a member. During the service we will take a short moment to recognize you. Please be there!
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The Inclusion team invites everyone who is new to the parish to a lunch designed especially for you on Sunday, March 9 at 12:30pm. We will provide lunch, some good conversation, a chance to meet other new folks, and the chance to meet the leaders of our parish. This is a great way to learn about the church and to get more connected! RSVP to Jeremy.
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This slideshow about St. Thomas' Parish provides a visual and narrative introduction to life in the Parish. It was produced by parishioner Louie Stewart.
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