A Free Webinar Series on Evangelism, Hospitality, and Belonging When you're struggling to get everything done in a smaller congregation...

The season of Advent is just around the corner—a season of waiting, watching, and preparing our hearts for Christmas. It is also one of the most natural times of the year for visitors to walk through our church doors. Neighbors who haven’t worshiped in years, families looking for a place to bring children to a Christmas pageant, those grieving who need a safe space to lament—all are likely to show up during Advent and Christmas. The question is: are we ready to welcome them?

The Invite Welcome Connect  ministry is helping congregations across The Episcopal Church—and beyond—reclaim the heart of evangelism,...

This is a must-do for stewardship committees and lay or clergy stewardship leaders. Before your annual campaign begins, take a moment to review these proven practices, learn tips on running great fundraising campaigns, and prepare for a challenging Fall. The fundraising landscape this year is unique and presents new challenges and opportunities. We'll help you prepare for what is to come.

Join Invite Welcome Connect Founder Mary Foster Parmer Sept. 6 in Memphis for a face-to-face workshop

A Free Webinar Series on Evangelism, Hospitality, and Belonging Looking for fresh energy in your congregation’s ministry of invitation,...

Invite Welcome Connect On Demand went live on Jan. 1, 2025. Dioceses and congregations that subscribed before that date will renew Jan....

It might seem simple—or even outdated—but recent research from across the Christian landscape confirms something we’ve long known instinctively: a personal invitation is still the most effective way to bring new people into the life of a church.

This summer, Invite Welcome Connect invites you to gather in person for two exciting opportunities to explore deeper practices of evangelism, hospitality, and belonging—whether you’re a church leader, layperson, or seeker of new ways to build community.