The Church of The Seventh-Day Absentists

Members of the Church of The Seventh-Day Absentists can come from any denomination, and may decide on a whim to attend their “home” church one Sunday, and worship as an Absentist the next.

Sometimes it makes no difference where you worship, because God is always there with you anyway. However, this Sunday at Holy Innocents will be special; it is Committment Sunday, when we pledge our time, talents, and efforts to supporting our mission and our community. Completed pledge cards will be brought forward with the regular offering to be blessed.

Members of the Bishop’s Committee will be calling and listening to ideas, concerns, and feedback… and also to remind everyone not to be an Absentist this Sunday. See you in church!

Who?

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Who are the groups who don’t find the church trustworthy?

Who are the groups who don’t believe the church has anything to offer?

What can we offer these people?

(…and will they find safety acceptance, love, and peace?)

Who?

Outreach

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Who is waiting/hoping for an invitation:

Who doesn’t know about faith communities?

Who doesn’t know about God?

Vulnerability
Many institutions are not seen as trustworthy
Experience of rejection

Who doesn’t trust organized religion or see it as having anything to offer? Does it have anything to offer?

Outreach