by Rev. Heather Vais, Program Coordinator, Canada Ministries/The Vine
The bulletin is often the topic of a great deal of debate in many churches. Some churches keep the bulletin as simple as possible with minimal announcements …

by The Rev. Dr. Art Van Seters
Of course, being hospitable in welcoming family, friends and others into our homes is an unqualified good. Indeed, some cultures lay a great deal of importance on being hospitable …

by Glynis Williams
In 2007, while working with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Damascus, Syria, I learned that Syrian law welcomed the millions of Iraqis seeking refuge in their country, as guests. I …

by Rev. Dr. Jim Sitler

How are opportunities for hospitality recognized and employed in a small or rural congregation? Knox Church, Gravenhurst, located in cottage country in Muskoka, Ontario, is mostly senior in age, with limited …

by David Phillips
Giving and Receiving Hospitality is a series of 10 books ranging from Giving and Receiving Hospitality for Young Children to Giving and Receiving Hospitality for Adults, as well as books on specific topics. …

Over the years, I have been in many different churches throughout the country. Almost without exception I have concluded that while we all claim to be friendly, most of the time we really are not. …

by Christine Ball
The gift of hospitality has deep biblical roots stretching back to our ancestor Abraham entertaining visitors. It is grounded firmly in Hebraic and Near Eastern culture, where the gift of hospitality could literally …

by Rev. Jennifer Geddes
Hospitality is something we at St. Andrew’s thought we did well. We have wheelchair accessible entrances in both our buildings. Ushers are placed at every entrance to hand out the bulletins and …