We hosted a world cafe service last night. Some fabulous music from Julie Keen and Megan Kiln, together with helpful insights from a variety of mission situations. What struck me towards the end of the evening is the power of tables and food to change the whole character of a gathering. We can double the number of people coming to an evening event by adding food! The majority of the additional people coming will be children and youth.(Judging by my headache last night, you also increase the level of stress and work - hospitality and cafe services involve a lot of extra work !) It seems to me that a congregation which places hospitality high on its way of living will have a very powerful impact on our culture. A high priority in my life over the next period of time, will be to look for ways to put this more fully into practice at Hilton Church. One or two of you have emailed letting me know that this aspiration strikes a chord in your heart. Watch this space!
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