If you are visiting a particular church for the first time then you should expect to encounter a church welcome address. This is nothing to be worried about and it is something that you should embrace. Be as friendly and polite as possible to make sure that you get the most out of the experience.
The first person you can expect to be welcomed by is the vicar. He or she will greet you to their church and perhaps give you more information about the community at the church. Do not hesitate to ask the vicar any questions you may have about this church and anything else you wish to know about the community that has not already been covered.
In most cases, you should expect to encounter a lot of the other church goers through the welcome address. Again, there is no reason to feel shy or upset about meeting these people. The vast majority of the other church goers will be very friendly and happy to talk to you.
In general, you should look to do the following:
There is no reason why you cannot experience several different welcome addresses in several different churches before you make up your mind as to which you would wish to attend regularly.
As long as you keep your options open; respect the church, the vicar and the community then you should have no problem whatsoever when experiencing a church welcome address.
The first person you can expect to be welcomed by is the vicar. He or she will greet you to their church and perhaps give you more information about the community at the church. Do not hesitate to ask the vicar any questions you may have about this church and anything else you wish to know about the community that has not already been covered.
In most cases, you should expect to encounter a lot of the other church goers through the welcome address. Again, there is no reason to feel shy or upset about meeting these people. The vast majority of the other church goers will be very friendly and happy to talk to you.
In general, you should look to do the following:
- Be polite
- Take an interest in their church community and services
- Ask questions and find out more
- Explore the church
There is no reason why you cannot experience several different welcome addresses in several different churches before you make up your mind as to which you would wish to attend regularly.
As long as you keep your options open; respect the church, the vicar and the community then you should have no problem whatsoever when experiencing a church welcome address.
