Totally agree that this is an element that needs attention. It would be interesting for pastors/parish administrators to conduct an assessment of how many registered members of the parish should be attending a different parish geographically. They are voting with their feet. I agree with JRay below that it has probably amplified the echo…
Totally agree that this is an element that needs attention. It would be interesting for pastors/parish administrators to conduct an assessment of how many registered members of the parish should be attending a different parish geographically. They are voting with their feet. I agree with JRay below that it has probably amplified the echo chamber effect. I wanted to attend our nearest parish when we moved, but hubby and kids visited another one a bit farther away and liked the atmosphere better. It's been a good place for us, but I feel for the more local one, which is struggling.
Totally agree that this is an element that needs attention. It would be interesting for pastors/parish administrators to conduct an assessment of how many registered members of the parish should be attending a different parish geographically. They are voting with their feet. I agree with JRay below that it has probably amplified the echo chamber effect. I wanted to attend our nearest parish when we moved, but hubby and kids visited another one a bit farther away and liked the atmosphere better. It's been a good place for us, but I feel for the more local one, which is struggling.