Churches in East Kilbride, Scotland, are pulling out all the stops this Sunday to show church leavers that there really is something worth coming back to church for as they hold special Back to Church Sunday services.
Churches across the country held special services and events on 24 September to bring back old faces to church.
Invitations have gone out to members of the local parish from all nine Church of Scotland congregations in East Kilbride in the hope that its members will rekindle their passion and involvement in the church.
Back to Church Sunday is a once-a-year initiative that wants to see churches across the country go to extra-ordinary lengths to reignite the awareness within previously active members of the extent to which a healthy church life contributes to their spiritual wellbeing and general happiness with life.
Every church member will receive their own letter of invitation with details of times of services.
A spokesperson for the Church said: "Church has played a significant part in many peoples lives yet it is easy to drift away from something which we have cherished.
"So if you have fallen out of the way of attending Church, this gives a great opportunity for starting afresh along with everyone else.
"Those who do attend regularly are being encouraged to invite a friend or neighbour or family member to come with them that day.
"There will be a warm welcome waiting for you at the door of your church and very likely the opportunity to chat with friends you haven't seen in ages.
"Perhaps the most wonderful thing is that you don't need a special invitation to be part of your local parish church.
"The doors are open to everyone - just come along and be part of this special day."
