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Traditional Worship Service 8:30 a.m.
Praise Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome!
We look forward to continuing to worship God & Jesus Christ together in person!
September 22, 2021
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus!
It has been a joy to begin to get to know you all better, and I was pleased to be able to meet with the Council on Monday night to hear about the extensive ministry here at St. John’s.
There is a lot going on, and a lot to be grateful for! As we discussed plans for the fall, we did revisit precautions around COVID-19, and we would like to share the new recommendations with you today.
We kindly encourage all to wear masks and practice social distancing inside the church when you are gathering with groups of 10 or more. In addition, we will be opening the windows in worship in order to increase ventilation. While masking is not a requirement for attending worship, we ask for everyone’s care and consideration to protect our most vulnerable members (our children, the elderly, and those who cannot be vaccinated) from severe infection as cases rises.
This encouragement and the open windows will carry on for the new few weeks, until our next Council meeting on October 11. We will revisit safety measures at that time as the weather changes and as the situation continues to adjust. We encourage you to share your questions and concerns with the Council or myself as we navigate this ever-changing reality together.
We understand that there may be concerns about weather, and we wish to assure you that we understand that open windows will not be habitable in the winter months. Finally, each time the procedure changes, you will receive information from the church office so that you know what to expect when you come to church.
I am grateful for your faithfulness to St. John’s, your continued love and care for your neighbor, and the ongoing leadership of the Church Council. You remain in my prayers, and, as always, I hope you’ll reach out if there is any way I can better support you in your journey.
Your co-worker in Christ,
Pastor Lauren Bruno
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus!
It has been a joy to begin to get to know you all better, and I was pleased to be able to meet with the Council on Monday night to hear about the extensive ministry here at St. John’s.
There is a lot going on, and a lot to be grateful for! As we discussed plans for the fall, we did revisit precautions around COVID-19, and we would like to share the new recommendations with you today.
We kindly encourage all to wear masks and practice social distancing inside the church when you are gathering with groups of 10 or more. In addition, we will be opening the windows in worship in order to increase ventilation. While masking is not a requirement for attending worship, we ask for everyone’s care and consideration to protect our most vulnerable members (our children, the elderly, and those who cannot be vaccinated) from severe infection as cases rises.
This encouragement and the open windows will carry on for the new few weeks, until our next Council meeting on October 11. We will revisit safety measures at that time as the weather changes and as the situation continues to adjust. We encourage you to share your questions and concerns with the Council or myself as we navigate this ever-changing reality together.
We understand that there may be concerns about weather, and we wish to assure you that we understand that open windows will not be habitable in the winter months. Finally, each time the procedure changes, you will receive information from the church office so that you know what to expect when you come to church.
I am grateful for your faithfulness to St. John’s, your continued love and care for your neighbor, and the ongoing leadership of the Church Council. You remain in my prayers, and, as always, I hope you’ll reach out if there is any way I can better support you in your journey.
Your co-worker in Christ,
Pastor Lauren Bruno
