Service Information From Rob
Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who have made our services both in the field and at the church so meaningful. It is time to make a few adjustments, and I hope you will bear with us as we do so.
The
first adjustment
has to do with the number of services. As it turns out, we do not need to hold three services in the church nave on non-field Sundays, so we (on the advice of your vestry) are reducing the number to two. Beginning August 16 (the day of Bishop Brian Thom’s annual visit), only two services will be held in the church nave, at the usual times: 8am and 9:30am. Both services will be identical with music, so my request to you is to remember the sacrifice we’re all making during this tough time and please consider attending the 8am service to help even attendance between the two services. And, remember to sign-up online
HERE
!
The
second adjustment
has to do with the longer term implications of the coronavirus and St. Thomas’ inability to maintain strong airflow inside the church, except with doors and windows open. At its vestry meeting on Tuesday, the vestry acknowledged the possibility that, come colder weather, we may have to stop offering in-person services again. This eventuality will depend upon variable factors, such as the status of the pandemic in October, creative solutions any of you might have, and so on. Mostly, we just wanted you to have a little advance information regarding the possibility.
Thank you for your patience and prayers.
Rob
