Church opening on Sunday afternoons is an initiative that came from our cell group when we were thinking about ‘Witness in the Community’.
It has become increasingly difficult to find volunteers to be on duty, and we have found ourselves asking several questions:
Is it worthwhile to open our church in Bowdon for two hours on summer Sunday afternoons?
There is very little passing traffic and anyone who wants to see inside the church can attend one of several services every Sunday. Should we aim to be open during the week rather than at the weekend? Or should we plan to be open all the time?
My husband and I spend quite a lot of time in France, and the Catholic church in the nearest small town is open all the time. I find it delightful to be able to wander in at any time for a few minutes of quiet prayer, or just to sit and look and think. Nobody seems to be on duty and access to the church for everyone appears to be taken for granted.
Please let us know if you feel strongly about this issue, or can offer your time or solutions!
Ann Ford