A religious event in general is a type of event that can bring multiple challenges in its execution. From dietary restrictions to the adaptability of spaces, this is a type of event where details are of even greater importance because what is true for some religions is not necessarily true for others. Adding to the cultural multiplicity is the issue of the different types of religious events that exist. It is very important to understand what each of these events are and what they consist of, because the needs will vary drastically between them. With this article we want to help you to choose the best venues where any religious event will be most successful.
Worship Services and Masses
These are the best-known types of religious events and although they are usually weekly events, they are still events and are usually already routinely organized. These events are usually held in places of worship such as churches or synagogues linked to the religion itself.
Spiritual Retreats
These are also very frequent religious events, which, in reality, do not always follow a religious line, since the objective may be to work on spirituality regardless of belief.
This kind of events already requires some logistics and preparation because they may require multiple activities, not only group but also individual for self-knowledge. In the Algarve, the EPIC SANA Algarve can be the ideal place for this type of event, with a privileged connection with nature, and direct access to the beach, here you will find an area of 2848m2 dedicated to events with capacity for 858 people.
Community Gatherings
These are usually annual events that try to work on several aspects of the lives of the community's public in a more didactic way. In this kind of events it is necessary to consider that they usually count with musical and theatrical presentations, lectures, dynamics, and even raffles. This way it is important to keep in mind all the logistics inherent to this type of activity, namely stages, sound systems, and even dressing rooms. Here our suggestion is the EPIC SANA Lisboa, a space equipped with multiple audiovisual equipment with about 2229m2 of area divided into 14 rooms, this is a space that can accommodate up to 1760 people.
Congresses, Seminars and Conferences
It seems that we are talking about corporate events, but in reality, we are not. We are still in the scope of religious events where it is very common to organize events based specific themed events dedicated to a community.
Congresses and conferences are the kind of events that can last up to a week and include several activities in the program, from lectures to workshops. This is the kind of event that requires multifaceted spaces with the capacity to have small "micro events" happening at the same time. The seminars will have a simpler format, shorter in duration, but always with lectures and musical performances. Already with great experience in the area of events, Myriad by SANA is the right choice for this type of activity. A space rich in natural light, right by the Tagus river, it has capacity for 600 people in an area of 1429m2 that can be divided into 15 rooms.
Ecumenical Service
Finally, an ecumenical service is a religious meeting that gathers several rites from different religions in the same ceremony. This type of events is common, for example in graduations, where people of different faiths gather. The SANA Malhoa Hotel, may be the right space for this type of meeting, with about 588m2 of movable walls, a 4x2 Ledwall and a capacity to hold 500 people. This is a space located right in the center of Lisbon with great ease of access.