Dear Church,

Earlier this evening, Session met to determine our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These decisions were not taken lightly, and we worked hard to form consensus. We seek to be faithful to both God and our neighbors. We are confident when we state: These decisions are made out of love, not out of fear.

These were the decisions of the Session:

We will not be meeting for three weeks beginning this Sunday, March 15. We will provide resources for virtual worship which will be available on the church website by Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Access to the building will be restricted to essential meetings only.
Tuesday morning Bible Study will meet by conference call. Call the office for more information.
We will have daily prayer by conference call each weekday at 1:00 p.m. Call the office for more information.
The building will be staffed for the time being, and staff will also work remotely.
Please continue to financially support our ministry.
Our Pre-Kindergarten Readiness Program will observe the three-week spring break implemented in public schools starting immediately.
Please call the office if you contact information is not up-to-date.

Sunday’s congregational meeting will be re-scheduled by Session when we re-assess the situation. Session will be reaching out to as many people as possible to ensure continued care and ministry. Please feel free to contact any member of Session with your questions. Additionally, the pastor along some members of session will be present during our regularly-scheduled worship time this Sunday for conversation and prayer.

We believe that the church is called by Christ to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Not only do we intend to do our part in promoting best practices in the face of a public health challenge, we intend to continue our witness of God’s redeeming love.

With love,

Michael Isaacs, Pastor

Anne Frantz, Clerk of Session