It may be that our diversity and our love for all people will be used at this very hour to be a beacon of hope to those who are searching. A letter to an inactive member should include empathy for the person whose church attendance has recently declined, and a sincere request for them to return.Do you want new ways to welcome members into your church? Check out these top church membership welcome letter templates and best practices. The priest shall lead as pastor, priest and teacher, sharing in the councils of this congregation and of the whole. I hope this letter finds you well. I trust in the prophetic voice of the people in the calling process. Willow Creek is a church committed to loving everyone, always and extending the hope and grace of Jesus to our neighbors near and far. 1. The Catholic Church requires couples to complete a PreCana Marriage Preparation program before the wedding ceremony. Timothy Lutheran Church in the Hermosa neighborhood of northwest Chicago.