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This presentation explores the growing Hispanic/Latino population in Franklin and Montgomery counties, the importance of increasing Latino/Hispanic attendance at church, and ways to create a successful Hispanic/Latino parish. It also highlights the benefits of bilingual church services and provides tips for welcoming and engaging Latino/Hispanic parishioners.
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Loving & Serving Our Neighbors: A Presentation On Behalf of The Latino Ministry Commission
HISPANIC/LATINO POPULATION GROWTH (Franklin County) (Sourced From www.PewHispanic.org)
HISPANIC/LATINO POPULATION GROWTH (Montgomery County) (Sourced From: PewHispanic.org)
U.S. POLL RESULT: Major Percentages of Latinos Participating In Religious Services (Aside From Weddings & Funerals)
Empowering Our Local Parishes Ways to Increase Latino/Hispanic Attendance At Church
WHO AND WHAT SHOULD WE FOCUS MINISTRIES TOWARDS? Sourced From: The Episcopal Church’s Strategic Vision For Reaching Latinos/Hispanics
COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL HISPANIC/LATINO PARISH: (Sourced From: The Episcopal Church’s Strategic Vision For Reaching Latinos/Hispanics)
Bilingual Church Services: (Some of) The Benefits Increase The Comfort of Attending Church for Latino/Hispanic Parishioners Further Building Multicultural Awareness Within The Parish Gather Additional Members to Join The Church Flock!
Go The Extra Mile: Consider Featuring Bilingual Services At Church Converse or Associate With All Guests If You Are Not Fluent In Spanish: - Communicate With A Smile - Show Love Through A Hand Shake/Hug - Offer a Refreshment: Coffee or Cake During Coffee Hour! Provide English-Spanish Communal Tutoring; Most Serious Latino/Hispanic Parishioners Want to Learn English!