Many of us are finding taking walks as a way of getting through these days. A pilgrimage is an ancient expression of faith. So, this year during Holy Week, Colonial Church is a pilgrimage site. At some point this week - perhaps on Good Friday - walk or drive over to Colonial Church and go through the circle drive out front. We will have prayer stations setup - you'll see the signs - for you to pause and reflect on your journey. Please observe physical distancing during your walk. 

 

"Heart of the Matter" Breakfast Worship Series   

 

"Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people." -Acts of the Apostles 2: 46-47

In the weeks following Easter, we are creating a "temple" of worship in our hearts, whether we can be physically together or not. By sharing in words and music and breathing and eating and moving together, we will stay connected. The earliest Christians worshiped in their homes before they had churches, and so will we, until we can meet again at Colonial Church. Because at the "heart of the matter," we are connected through the Spirit that makes us one in love.

• Waffle Worship - Sunday, April 19, 2020
• Bagel Breakfast Worship - Sunday, April 26, 2020
• Egg-cellent Worship - Sunday, May 3, 2020
• Challah Mother's Day Worship - Sunday, May 10, 2020
• Muffiny Sunday Worship, May 17, 2020
• Oatmeal Worship - Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 24, 2020
• Pancake Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020

As we connect over breakfast at 8:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. each week, we have a suggested item to eat together in our homes. During worship, we'll praise, pray, and dance (yes, each week has a dance number! ). Our worship is designed to help carry us through these days apart until we can be together again. 

 

 

Colonial Stays Home Group  

 

We now have a group on our Facebook page for you to share what you are doing during this stay-at-home period. Please share your stories and photos, whether it's something for a charity or a cause, schooling your kiddos, home improvements, whatever you may be doing. We will share a few in the Crier each week as well. Click here to join the group and see what your fellow Colonialites are doing!   

 

 

Colonial Care Partners   

 

Colonial's Care Partners is a program that helps people stay in touch and stay sane during the Coronavirus epidemic. The program matches interested people with a partner, both of whom agree to check in on one another every 48 hours. You can sign up at https://tinyurl.com/colonial-care-partner.  

 

This is not just for people in the church community, but anyone. So share this widely. Because, as we often say: We're Better Together.    

 

The weekly Coffee with the Pastor that usually is at Einstein's at 9:30 am on Wednesdays has moved online. So, put on a pot of coffee and join Pastor Aaron at https://zoom.us/j/8796465039 from your computer or mobile device. You can also call in from your phone by dialing 669-900-6833 with Meeting ID: 879 646 5039.  

The Church Council met on March 22 via a video conference.  We decided that until the rules are relaxed on social distancing that the Church will remain closed except for mail pick-up and possibly some custodial work.  Heather is working remotely and can be reached by calling the church office or by email.  Aaron will be working remotely except for when he must be at the church; for example, while conducting Sunday services via YouTube.   

 

The capital improvement campaign that we had been considering has been postponed indefinitely.  In the meantime we are getting a structural engineer to assess the moisture problem in the lower level so that we can consider options on moving ahead with that project.  We are also obtaining bids on the completion of the renovation in the kitchen in the Heritage room.  We will keep the congregation advised on progress made on these two projects.  Much will depend on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic downturn that will accompany it.   

 

Ancel Neuburger, Moderator