We serve coffee before church and allow it in our worship area. Both regular and decaf are available. It is served in our cafe in the lobby area. It is also available afterword along with juice and cookies. We have a team of two people who set it up and take down each Sunday. It serves a couple of functions. First, obviously, coffee for those who would like a cup., especially staff, praise team, tech team and others that come early. Secondly it allows the servers to connect with our guests who may be visiting for the first time. Thirdly, it allows us to provide a regular attender an opportunity to serve, get to know others, and take some ownership. This is one of the greatest blessings.
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure that was very meaningful. In our world many of our members and guests are not familiar with this tradition. Having coffee afterward allows us to connect with them. One member actually shared she found herself alone in the parking lot after service, when she first visited because most were still inside visiting. This was not her tradition.
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We serve coffee before church and allow it in our worship area. Both regular and decaf are available. It is served in our cafe in the lobby area. It is also available afterword along with juice and cookies. We have a team of two people who set it up and take down each Sunday. It serves a couple of functions. First, obviously, coffee for those who would like a cup., especially staff, praise team, tech team and others that come early. Secondly it allows the servers to connect with our guests who may be visiting for the first time. Thirdly, it allows us to provide a regular attender an opportunity to serve, get to know others, and take some ownership. This is one of the greatest blessings.
Posted in: What Refreshments (If Any) Does Your Church Offer Before or After Worship?
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure that was very meaningful. In our world many of our members and guests are not familiar with this tradition. Having coffee afterward allows us to connect with them. One member actually shared she found herself alone in the parking lot after service, when she first visited because most were still inside visiting. This was not her tradition.