Creating a welcoming church environment is essential for fostering community and encouraging growth in faith. As churches continue to...

Visiting a church for the first time can feel like crashing someone else's family reunion!

Are you ready to transform your congregation’s approach to evangelism, hospitality, and belonging? Whether you're a seasoned church...

Invite Welcome Connect ® On Demand became available on Jan.1, with unlimited access subscriptions available at the congregation and...

Our Virtual Assistant has been trained using the full text of the Invite Welcome Connect website as well as Mary Foster Parmer’s book, Invite Welcome Connect: Stories & Tools to Transform Your Church. That means it knows the ins and outs of the ministry.

Invite Welcome Connect is an invitation to courageous, hope-filled leadership. It is a call to let go of outdated models and embrace a new way of being Church—relational, generous, creative, and faithful.

Faith communities play a crucial role in fostering connections, personal growth, and spiritual development. They serve as a foundation...

Inclusive spaces are designed to embrace diversity, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives feel valued and respected. Such spaces consider various factors, from physical accessibility to cultural representation. The goal is to create a setting where everyone can engage comfortably and productively.

Parmer, a nationally recognized leader in church renewal, guided participants through the core components of Invite Welcome Connect—a ministry designed to help congregations deepen relationships, foster inclusivity, and grow spiritually and numerically. The workshop emphasized practical strategies for engaging newcomers, nurturing community, and empowering members to share their faith stories.​

Holy Week and Easter are not only the heart of the Christian liturgical year—they are also among the most likely times a visitor will step foot into an Episcopal church.

Mary Foster Parmer—the Founder and Creator of Invite Welcome Connect—recently released simple guidelines. These guidelines help clergy...

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, many are seeking solace in spiritual practices that provide calmness and...

After your diocese or church has purchased a subscription to Invite Welcome Connect On Demand, learn how to activate it.

Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, talks about the ministry of Invite Welcome...

Clear and engaging exterior signage can transform a visitor’s experience.

A 90-second overview of our On-Demand ministry resource

We’re thrilled to announce that the Invite Welcome Connect Group Study Guide  now has a permanent home on our website! Since launching...

As Invite Welcome Connect On Demand grows, the workshops upon which it was based continue to introduce congregations to this ministry

We are sometimes so wrapped up in the beauty and holiness of Lent that we may take these seekers for granted.

The. past two weeks have been busy for Invite Welcome Connect® On Demand, with three new dioceses and three new individual congregations...