Coronavirus Update
July 28, 2021
Friends in Christ,
With the increase in rate of coronavirus due to the Delta variant, Christ Church is immediately implementing the guidance provided by the Diocese of Virginia, informed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). When Henrico County is in Substantial (orange) or High Risk (red) range, we will be requiring masks indoors for worship, as well as all other activities. As of 7/28/2021, we reached Substantial, so masks are required indoors at Christ Church for any activity today. Whether masks are required or not will hinge on where we are on the CDC scale. As a result, we ask you to either bring a mask ready to wear at Christ Church or check the CDC tracker before you leave home. Masks will not be required indoors if our county is in the Moderate (yellow) or Low (blue) range. Hopefully this will be a workable system, but if it seems too complicated, we will refine it.
As you may have read, it has been confirmed that the Delta variant can be transmitted from asymptomatic vaccinated persons, so masking again becomes important to reduce spread and the opportunity for new variants to emerge. I understand that some of our beloved members are opposed to masking, so I want to say unequivocally that, regardless of where you stand, you are unconditionally loved and respected. If you choose not to attend worship, either out of caution or because masking during worship is hard for you, please stay connected. Let me know if you need home communion. Let’s think together about how to get through this epidemic.
I have confidence that our precautions for distributing communion are sufficient so that we can continue to share the bread and wine of Jesus. I encourage you to think about what is comfortable for you. If you’d prefer not to take communion, or only to take the bread wafer, that choice will be respected.
If you have comments or questions you’d like to share with me, I encourage you to email me at s.smithgraham@ccerva.org or call me at 804-364-0394 x101.
