Sometimes It's True That You Get Exactly What You Ask For

This is an interesting exercise: Check out the web sites of these mainline denominations and ask yourself, "Which of these faith communities are expecting to EVER be visited by people who aren't members? Which ones are working to communicate with people who don't speak 'our' language? Which ones are really serious about reaching 'new' generations? New cultures? New people of ANY generation or culture?" [The links and my comments are below.]

United Methodist Church

Presbyterian Church USA

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

United Church of Christ

The Episcopal Church

I'm going to give the highest marks to the Methodists [Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.] and the folks at the UCC [No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.] although once you peel back the very first layer it gets very churchly. And overall this is a dismal exercise.

It's no wonder we just keep shrinking.

Not even WE expect new people to show up.

P.S. I hope you have a great holiday weekend. I'll be doing a little vacationing in Sonoma Valley. See you next week!