LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER,

BECAUSE LOVE IS FROM GOD.

1 John 4:7

Professional photos of St. Christopher Episcopal Church and staff courtesy of Denise Harlan Photography.

Sunday In-Person Worship Resumes Sunday, September 20th

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Brothers and Sisters,

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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. It is time for us to begin gathering for worship on Sunday mornings. All the information related to our restart can be found below. Please read and re-read this carefully. Also know that, as has always been the case, this plan can change should new directives from the diocese come forward. The church office will maintain in constant communication to keep you updated. Should you have any questions, please contact me.

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• Worship Service Times, starting Sunday, September 20th

• 8:00 am RITE I in the Sanctuary

• 10:00 am Blended in the Sanctuary

• Please note… The blended worship at 10:00 will be a combination of our RITE II and Contemporary services. This is a temporary transition offering that will hopefully serve as a blessing to everyone who attends. We are hopeful that we will be able to offer a separate Contemporary service and RITE II service before the end of the year.

• Attendance:

  • Limited to 25 people at each service.

  • Signup for services each week will be through an emailed link that will be sent out every Monday morning by 11:00 a.m.

• Diocesan and church policies, procedures, and safety precautions:

• All in attendance are required to wear a mask.

• All in attendance are required to sanitize their hands upon entering the building. Sanitizer will be made available.

• All in attendance are required to observe physical distancing.

• Congregational singing is discouraged. However, we will still have music integrated into our service.

• Restrooms will be open to one person at a time, and users will be expected to follow reasonable wipe down procedures after use. These procedures will be posted in the restroom.

• Nursery care will not be available at this time.

• The diocese urges anyone who is 65 years of age or older, and anyone who for medical reasons is at higher risk, to consider continuing their worship participation via online. This is ONLY a recommendation.

• There will be no passing of the peace at this time.

• Communion will be given. However, it will only be bread. Communion will be administered standing instead of at the altar rail.

• Entrance into and exit from the church building will be marked.

• The side parking lot next to Sonic will be closed for the time being.

• There will be no Sunday School, coffee hour, or fellowship before or after the service for the time being.

• Gathering in the parking lot is discouraged.

• Weekday Eucharists and Daily Office services will continue to be offered. The Sunday morning 10:00 a.m. service will continue to be broadcast online permanently.

As we march towards September 20th, I ask your prayers for the vestry, staff, and worship leaders, as well as the entire St. Christopher family.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. May the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, keep you safe and make you strong, this night and always. Amen.

Fr. Brian+