Good News - Newsletter of the Diocese of Connecticut, April, 2001. Used with permission. But attendance has been fairly level for quite a while, maybe sagging a bit.
Newcomers arrive occasionally, but they drift in and out.
From time to time, parishioners complain that it's the same few people who show up to lead parish events. The most recent one in Connecticut was held at Emmanuel Church, Weston, on March 3-4. It drew over 100 people from 24 churches, attracting both clergy and laity. On Friday evening of the conference, after sharing personal stories about his life and his faith journey, Weeks helps people overcome their fears of evangelism by presenting it in a new light. It's as simple as standing side by side with people, walking with them, and at the end of the day, sharing a meal.