Plan a Church Event With Something for Everyone
If you’re like a lot of churches, you probably have a large facility that rarely gets used to its full potential for community outreach. For your next church event, recruit a healthy staff of volunteers and make the most of your building to offer a wide variety of activities to meet all interests!
In the Sanctuary:
You can’t keep letting that giant screen sit dormant on the weekends! Imagine how much less intimidating it is to visit a church to watch a family-friendly classic like Star Wars, The Lego Movie or The Princess Bride than to visit for Sunday morning worship. Convert your sanctuary into a theater for the evening and get the popcorn started.
Outside or in the Gym:
Set up 9 Square in the Air for those who would rather jump into a game than sit and watch a movie. This is a great way for young people to check out a youth program or kids’ ministry.
For a fun twist, consider using a NEON 9 Square in the Air set and creating a glow party in your gym or youth room. Invite kids to wear white or neon colors and have some glow sticks ready.
Classrooms:
Set up stations for various crafts, organized by targeted age. For the adults, have a larger classroom set aside for a guided painting class. If you have a talented artist in your congregation, consider asking them to lead the class and provide instruction.
Cafeteria:
Refreshments, of course! Depending on where your church is located, this might be a good opportunity to provide a free meal to those with food insecurity. Or you could come up with a food-related activity that fosters connections:
- Make-your-own pizza station
- Cookie or cupcake decorating
- An ice cream social
- A coffee and cocoa bar, with a variety of drizzles, sprinkles, and whipped cream
- Fondue stations with everything from bread to fruit, all cut for dipping in cheese and chocolate
Cramped for Space?
Not every church has a spacious inside, but you probably have a roomy parking lot. Another option is to invite food trucks to circle up in your lot and then have picnic tables, 9 Square in the Air, cornhole and other lawn games set up in the center of the circle. It’s entertainment that community members of every age can enjoy.
9 Square in the Air is the perfect springboard for every church event you’ve been planning this year. Contact us to order yours!
