England: The Church of England is so desparate to attract people to their imaginary friend that they have resorted to bribing the public with chocolate.
The fairtrade chocolate will be given out as part of 'Back to Church Sunday' - the latest attempt by the Church of England to halt the long-term decline in its numbers.
Hundreds of churches across the Dioceses of Derby, Ripon and Leeds, Manchester, Wakefield, Oxford, Guildford and individual churches around the country have already taken delivery of their 'Back to Church Box'.
I'm afraid that most of us who like the stuff already have plenty in stock, and can sing to ourselves in the shower, without having to get up on a Sunday morning.
C of E to lure lapsed worshippers with free chocolate—Ekklesia News, 19th September 2006.
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Hmm... Chocolate or sleeping in, not being lectured and avoiding hymns...
While I'm easily bribed and chocolate does lure me into the blood bank, I think the church will have to up the ante to attract my interest. How about lots of beer and chocolate before church so I can sleep through the service?
Beer and chocolate wouldn't work either, as I have plentiful supplies of both at home, and I know the quality of my stock (probably better than I'd get off the church).