Home Parish Team
About
Home Parishes are multi-generational groups that meet for 1.5-2 hours on Sunday evenings in 3 liturgical cycles: Advent (4 -5 weeks), Lent (6-7 weeks), and Trinity-tide (9-10 weeks). These groups foster hospitality through the breaking of bread, fellowship, and prayer.
Home Parishes include food, multi-generational fellowship, and prayer (Evening Prayer, Compline, or Family Prayer). Groups change with each cycle
Home Parishes include food, multi-generational fellowship, and prayer (Evening Prayer, Compline, or Family Prayer). Groups change with each cycle
Hosting & Leading
Home Parish Hosts
The Host provides the meeting space and food for the parish group. The group can decide on a potluck or food rotation format. The food doesn’t have to be a main meal, snacks are good too.
Home Parish Leaders
The leaders are responsible for structuring/leading/keeping time during parish group gatherings. (1.5-2 hours)
The Host provides the meeting space and food for the parish group. The group can decide on a potluck or food rotation format. The food doesn’t have to be a main meal, snacks are good too.
Home Parish Leaders
The leaders are responsible for structuring/leading/keeping time during parish group gatherings. (1.5-2 hours)
Who is this for?
Hosts:
- Provide the symbolic table of the Lord which overflows to our tables at home. A gift for hospitality and generosity is welcomed.
- Can host up to 15 people (Advent/Lent) or up to 25 people in a backyard in the summer.
- Communicate by email/text with members of their group regarding the time of meetings, changes to the meeting, and scheduling of food.
- Are available to host for the entire Advent, Lent, or Trinity cycle.
Leaders:
- Understand that we are all invited to come to the Lord as we are and desire to invite people of all ages and abilities to come as they are for lightly guided conversation and prayer.
- Are comfortable and familiar with the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and can lead and help/encourage others to lead BCP evening prayers.
- Are willing to keep track of time.
- Are comfortable engaging with people of all ages and abilities, including children.
- Are provided training in leading and given support from the team leader.
Team Leaders: Shalini Bennett
If you are interested in joining the is team or would like further information, click the button below and fill out the form to get in touch with Shalini.