Resurrection has been a host of the Kansas City Symphony‘s Pops Series last season and for the upcoming 2007-08 season. According to an article in the Kansas City Star, the move has been a good one for the Pops Series. Last week I found a promotional brochure from the Pops Series that was left in the narthex. This was produced by the Kansas City Symphony and included information about Pops Series and the venue (Resurrection) where it would be hosted. I found it fascinating to see what this brochure highlighted:
- FREE parking adjacent to the venue
- Entrance from Roe Avenue, Nall Avenue and Briar Street
- Theater-style padded seats
- Two giant video screens flanking the stage
- Easy wheelchair access
- On site coffee shop
- Close to a wide variety of restaurants
None of these have to do with the purpose or vision of the congregation, but are perhaps the first things that a non-religious person might consider when thinking about coming to worship here. You can find a more complete description of Resurrection by the Kansas City Symphony here.
- What would someone write about your congregation or meeting place who had never experienced worship there or been a part of the community?
For more information about the reasons Resurrection is hosting the Pops Series check the end of the March 30 weekly email from Pastor Adam Hamilton. The full text of that email can be found here.
Rev. Andrew Conard 
2 replies on “KC Symphony at Resurrection”
That’s the beauty of a new building Andrew. And some really smart planners. I was thinking about what my 97 year old congregation could advertise in similiar categories:
Limited parking lot parking–usually filled by the choir
Complicated floor plan that makes sanctuary difficult to find
Uncomfortable, Hard-backed pews, don’t sit for more than an hour
No video, limited lighting, fussy sound system
limited wheelchair access
folger’s brewed thoroughout the building
neighboorhood setting–close to nothing, good luck finding us
Not such an easy sell for the non-religious.
The Pops series sounds like great exposure for you all. Do staff members get free tix?
Amy – Thanks for your comments and naming of reality for your location. The congregation does have a first opportunity to sign up for season tickets, but no free tickets for staff. However, in the fall, I served as an greeter at the event and was able to sit in for free – which was not a bad deal.