Epiphany Lutheran Church – Children, Youth & Family Ministries
Response to the COVID-19 Virus
 
The Leadership team at Epiphany has been paying close attention to what is going on regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Pastor Charlie is sending information regarding worship and congregation-wide ministries, and we have developed an additional response plan for ministries involving children, youth, and families.

Uncertainty creates anxiety. And while we want to be careful not to overreact to what is going on, we also want to be responsible in how we handle this very fluid situation.

As of today, we are following the lead and recommendations of the state government and local schools and suspending all in-person programs for children, youth and families at Epiphany through April 5. At this time, this means the following programs and events are canceled:

  • Kids Growing in Faith - March 15, March 22, March 29
  • Generations Check-in - March 15, March 22
  • Lenten Kids Gathering - March 18, March 25, April 1
  • BreakThru Learning Event - Sunday, March 22
  • StarFire Choir - March 23
  • Glory Gang & Cherub Choirs - March 26
  • HSM Connect Retreat - Friday-Sunday, March 27-29
  • Youth F3 Scavenger Hunt - Friday, April 3

We also want to continue to be a place of sanctuary and calm and provide opportunities for your family to grow in faith. For the short term, we are encouraging a few things:

  • Practice appropriate physical distancing, but please continue to be a supportive friend, family member, co-worker, and person to those around you. Call, text, write, and check-in. Stay connected socially.
  • Utilize our monthly Generations take-home resources to dive into the Old Testament with your family. You can download resources from January/February and March-April.
  • Remember that God tells us: "Do not be afraid!" In fact, this command appears in scripture 265 times--that's once for every day of the year! We always rely on the foundation of God's love and grace. God promises to walk through this with us. Rely on that promise.

Continue to watch social media and e-mail for additional opportunities and resources as we travel this uncharted territory together.
Peace in Christ,

Erin Haligowski
Director of Youth & Family Ministries

Sarah Richter
Director of Children & Family Ministries