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The Common

A gathering place for inspiration and resources to aid in our journey toward excellence

April / May 2009

In this issue: Being visible in the community is key to attracting more members How to turn members into missionaries Minister & President Corner: Widely unknown, generally unexpected, and eagerly desired   When good churches happen to bad neighborhoods Conference to launch Annual Appeal Act like you have no members at all Resources Invitation to Print Issue readers

[photo by Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane] When members of Tewksbury Congregational Church decided to march in the town parade as a kazoo band, it wasn’t just the unique music that made them memorable; the ‘red sea’ of shirts was just as noticeable.  Church member Beth McFadyen admits that when she first saw the fire engine red t-shirts, she didn't love the color, but realized that red stands out in a crowd. She also remembers hearing that a visitor decided to worship with them one Sunday because the group looked like it came from a fun church.

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