Back to Church Sunday

Back to Church Sunday began in Manchester in 2004 with the message ‘Missing You’, and spread to Wakefield in 2005, nine Church of England dioceses in 2006 and 20 in 2007. On Back to Church Sunday 2008, people in 3,000 churches invited and welcomed back 37,000 friends.

Research by the Diocese of Lichfield suggest that six months after running Back to Church Sunday, 12-15% of people who returned to church had become regular members. Others are still in touch with their inviting churches and may come again at Christmas or to a social event.

Back to Church Sunday, 27 September 2009

This year Back to Church Sunday is on 27 September. The theme is 'Come As You Are'.

If your church is taking part, you need to order your packs by 31 May. Contact Simon Ambrose on 0161 828 1410 to order your pack.

Click here for the Back to Church Sunday website. It contains lots of information on preparing for the big day, plus top tips for giving a warm welcome.

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