Dear members of CHPC,
In response to the coronavirus, the Session has decided to temporarily suspend public worship at CHPC. This includes Sunday school and all other church-related activities. Please do not come to church on Sunday. I will record the sermon and Caitriona will record the music and we will email these out to you and make them available on the website. The church building and the WSC will be closed next week. The Montessori pre-school who meets in the church will remain open and follow the lead of DC public schools when it comes to closing or not. Committees should make alternate arrangements for their meetings, either postponing them or conducting their business via email or conference/video call.
It is the Session's belief that suspending worship and closing the building is the most socially responsible action to take at this time. Because the situation with the virus is rapidly evolving, the Session will continue to monitor it and make decisions about future week's worship as more information becomes available. Please check your email and the church website for the most current information. You are also always welcome to email me with any questions or concerns you have.
In the midst of the anxiety and social distancing that we are experiencing it could be easy to feel alone right now, but let me remind you that you are not. Yes, this is a time of unease and unrest, with many more questions than answers. But, as I have said many times this week in conversations with others and as I will remind you again in my sermon on Sunday: The fact that we do not know the future does not mean it is not in God's hands. We will get through this, and hopefully very soon be back in worship together.
Take good care of yourselves and God's peace be with you,
Erin
