Social Media Strategies Create Church Connections

  C.S. Lewis, the author of  “The Chronicles of Narnia, once said that “Friendship is born when one person says to another; “What? You too? I thought I was the only one.”     What a lovely truth. I thought of this quote today while...

New Year Blessings!

Happy Holidays! As we prepare to move into the new year,  our hearts, minds, and mission are focused on bringing church members closer together, enhancing connections, and strengthening community within churches.  We believe it is imperative that churches find ways to...

Acts of Kindness

In light of last Friday’s horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut a “kindness” trend has started.  I love the idea of this trend….these gestures and kindnesses to strangers, friends, family, and neighbors.      I think this is how we...

Prayers for Newton, CT

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families in Newtown, CT.     Words may fail us, and our understanding is gone, but God’s love, grace,  and mercy will never fail.  We rely on Him to send comfort and peace to those in the midst of this tragic storm....

Capturing and Cultivating Relationships in the Catholic Church via Online Technology

  For Parish leaders who might be asking the question, “Do our parishiners utilize social media and online technology?”  The answer is YES! The article, “New Study Shows Church Can Tap Into Large Catholic Online Presence” explains how and...

Happy Thanksgiving

All of us at CTRN  wish you and yours a very joyous and happy Thanksgiving! We pray that during this busy week you have the opportunity to reflect on God’s goodness, mercy and love, and that you  feel His presence in your life. Blessings      ...