[olivia3boys]

I think evangelical churches do this to provide a clean, alcohol-free alternative for families. (Much like they provide Halloween alternatives on Oct. 31 for the community.)

I imagine the Superbowl stuff also serves as outreach (a churchgoer invites his non-churchgoing neighbor).

It's probably an effective part of Men's Ministries at many large churches.

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

However, Halloween is rarely on the Sabbath (Sunday), and conveniently October 31 is also All Saints Day.

[RobRoy]

Your post 18 nails it. I used to go to them in a previous century and that is exactly what they were. I avoid broadcast spectator sports like the plague now and even avoid those parties. All the commercial breaks drove a wooden stake in the heart of the beast for me.

[colt1911]

ABSOLUTELY! It is a way for church members to invite non-church going friends and neighbors to an event. Someone who for, whatever reason, would not go to a regular service might be more open to an invitation to a Super Bowl party. This could "open the door" so to speak, for the church to evangelize down the road (many groups also have devotions at half time).