Making the Church Tour Effective
Here are some addition resources to maximize the impact of the church tour.
Tour Publicity
Make sure that visitors know there is a church tour: just putting a note on the church door is not effective.
~ Print and put up some notices near they busiest food booths about the tour and the set times for each day (do not use handwritten sheets!).
~ Be sure to mention that icons are a major feature (i.e. "Come and see our beautiful icons").
~ Use a bright (but not neon) paper.
Handouts
Give the tour participants something to take with them that has church contact info and service times. Some of the printed resources on this page are useful. Also, a good impression is made by giving them an inexpensive prayer or saint card such as the Jesus Prayer card.
Festival Website
Be sure to mention the church tour on the festival website with scheduled times. A link to the parish website is also useful.
Here are some addition resources to maximize the impact of the church tour.
Tour Publicity
Make sure that visitors know there is a church tour: just putting a note on the church door is not effective.
~ Print and put up some notices near they busiest food booths about the tour and the set times for each day (do not use handwritten sheets!).
~ Be sure to mention that icons are a major feature (i.e. "Come and see our beautiful icons").
~ Use a bright (but not neon) paper.
Handouts
Give the tour participants something to take with them that has church contact info and service times. Some of the printed resources on this page are useful. Also, a good impression is made by giving them an inexpensive prayer or saint card such as the Jesus Prayer card.
Festival Website
Be sure to mention the church tour on the festival website with scheduled times. A link to the parish website is also useful.
