We had cafe worship, well, a Presbyterian version this week.
Some of our people loved it. It was the best service ever! They loved talking to each other, and they loved the informal sermon I delivered (from points this week, not written out as I usually do.) I even had a handout!!
Some of our people hated it. For those with a hearing problem, the group discussion was very difficult. They struggle to follow a conversation in a large room, people are too far away to talk to comfortably, and they didn't really know what was going on.
Solutions
a) Advertise more clearly in advance so people can choose.
b) DON't do at a combined service, so there is an alternative service in the parish they can attend if they wish.
c) Work with the hearing impaired to find other solutions. Can we have discussions when people don't even hear the instructions? Although I did write out the questions and put them on the table. So - hmm.
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