What does “Everybody is welcome” really mean?

 

Churches in the nation's capital seek to balance welcome and security

After a fire, protests and the tear-gassing of peaceful demonstrators, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., boarded up its stained-glass windows and reluctantly agreed to the installation of a chain-link fence. But the congregation is finding ways for their building to remain a place of welcome and refuge, as are others in the city.

Strategy questions:

• How does your organization negotiate uncomfortable yet responsible decisions?
• What does “Everybody is welcome” really mean?