Dear PCCT members and friends,
To all of you who have already participated in the
Building Reentry Survey
, thank you. For those of you who have not yet done so, please know that you have until this Sunday, July 19, to share your feedback. Once the survey is completed, the Reentry Task Force will review your comments, as well as share the data with all of you, so that you can be aware of how others in our community are faring and feeling.
The Task Force building reentry plan centered on Jesus’ mandate to “love our neighbors as ourselves,” was presented to Session on Monday, July 13, and was unanimously approved. The plan is now on its way to Presbytery, so that the leadership teams there can review and approve it as well. PCCT is grateful for all of the information and resources Presbytery provided, so that the Task Force was able to proceed quickly in putting together the comprehensive 11-page plan, crafted with safety for everyone as its number one goal. Once the plan is approved by Presbytery, it will be shared with all of you as well.
One question that many of you may have in mind is “when” the building will reopen. There are several things that need to take place before that can happen, including the use of a new fogger (which was previously backordered and has just arrived this week), so that the building can be sanitized properly, and signage placement, just to name a few. Additionally, in order to continue providing live-streaming and virtual worship from the sanctuary for those who choose to continue worshiping at home, new video equipment will need to be installed. Session unanimously approved the purchase of this equipment this week and the process and installation is proceeding, with the expectation that it too will be ready in the coming weeks.
PCCT has carefully considered the best options for the health and safety of our members, staff, and guests, and these plans include the additional expense of equipment and supplies that were not planned, nor budgeted. The initial order for the foggers and cleaners will be an added $1,500 cost and the video equipment is expected to be approximately $11,000. The cost of this specialized livestreaming equipment is not insignificant, but it will help ensure access to worship for those who aren’t able to return to the building as soon as others. We believe this is vitally important to our ongoing ministry and are investing in professional grade, high quality equipment that will enable us to continue livestreaming and recording services for the long-term. Additional information on the specifics of the video equipment is available
HERE
.
If you would like to help fund the equipment so PCCT can continue offering worship to those at home, your gift would be most welcomed. You can donate
HERE
or by sending a check to the church, noting “reentry” in the memo line.
Thank you for your continued patience as the work of reentry to our building continues. The safety of all continues to be at the forefront for all plans and timing.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Blessings,
The Pastors and Session of PCCT
