SAFETY PREVAILS
The remnant of safety prevails with considerations for wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and washing hands for all who have concerns while being in closer proximity to others.
Precautions: We encourage everyone to get vaccinated and request you take appropriate pandemic precautions if you have not received the COVID vaccine. With the resurgence of COVID cases due to the delta variant, you may wish to wear a mask even if vaccinated.
Attendance and Prayer Request pages are still in place on the table in the narthex. Please check off your names on the spreadsheet. As we are still technically following pandemic guidelines it is important to have accurate means of documentation and communication should an exposure be identified. The Register for Visitors is also back on the table for those attending.
Communion will be served in the traditional manner with bread from the priest and wine from the chalice for those who desire to do so. The “hour-glass” packet of bread and wine will still be readily available for any one still not ready for the common cup.
- Please note that receiving communion of ONE kind (bread or wine) represents FULL communion in the Episcopal tradition.
- Intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice) is NOT preferred as it raises concerns for cross-contamination.
The communion rail will once again be available for those who choose to kneel to receive the sacraments and standing to receive is also appropriate.
Fellowship returns to gathering in the Undercroft for reception and conversation following services. The monthly breakfast is still on hold as we reconsider how to safely re-establish this fellowship. Our hospitality ministry will need support for those willing to contribute to Sunday fellowship after both services. Please contact Janeece Buckner and/or Janet Woodward if you can participate in this ministry.
