Event: Carols with Soul
Church: Annandale Community Anglican Church
When: Sunday, December 17
The activities: A choir accompanied by professional jazz musicians. Plus a series of dramas from church members.
Where: Annandale Community Anglican Church building.
Attendance: 160 people in total including 60-70 who were not regulars.
Elements that worked best
"I was particularly impressed with the dramas. They were understated, culturally sassy, self deprecating and funny and built the groundwork for [assistant minister] Andrew Barry's talk," says Annandale rector, the Rev Dominic Steele.
"We held a welcome lounge [funky cafe space] after church as we do every fortnight and I was excited to see a number sign up to be invited to Introducing God."
What didn't work or could be improved next year
"We hope to be praying more across the board next year. Also, having run a Gingerbread event for women the last few years, we decided to switch to a jewelry making event this year. This wasn’t nearly as well attended, but those who did come paid much better attention to the gospel presentation."
