In-person Worship Gatherings are paused through April.
See below for more details.
In Jesus Christ God joins the human story and embraces the world in love.
We get to be part of that.
Worship Gatherings are held:
1st & 3rd Weekends: Sundays at 10:30 am
2nd & 4th Weekends: Saturdays at 5 pm
5th weekends: Waffle Worship, Sundays 9:30-11:30
We get to be part of that.
Worship Gatherings are held:
1st & 3rd Weekends: Sundays at 10:30 am
2nd & 4th Weekends: Saturdays at 5 pm
5th weekends: Waffle Worship, Sundays 9:30-11:30
PAUSING IN-PERSON WORSHIP GATHERINGS:
This decision to pause in-person gatherings is made not out of fear, but out of a strong commitment to upholding each other.
We belong to each other, so we are doing what we can to prevent the spread of the virus, both to protect the vulnerable among us and in our circles, and to help "flatten the curve" which basically means to help the whole medical system keep from being overwhelmed with more than it can handle. While it may not limit who gets the illness, it spreads out how many get it at the same time.
WHAT WILL THIS MEAN?
We belong to each other. We will stay connected.
HANDWASHING MEDITATION: Here is a simple prayer practice for every day.
Set aside SABBATH TIME ON SUNDAYS:
We recommend setting aside the rest of the day (or a minimum of three hours) following our worship service to stay off of TV, phones and other sources of news and distraction. Take a Sabbath. Do something that brings joy. After spending time in worship, remembering that we belong to God and each other, let yourself rest in some gentleness and pause to let that soak in deeper.
Instead of more news, you could:
Get out in the fresh air. Take a nap. Read poetry or scripture. Cook with someone. Do yoga. Relax in the tub. Play a board game. Build legos. Write a letter. Look through photo albums. Be human in a non-plugged-in way for one day (or three hours minimum), at least once a week - preferably right after we "meet" for worship.
Taking Sabbath time will help you return to the situation that being human right now is with more grace, perspective and courage.
This decision to pause in-person gatherings is made not out of fear, but out of a strong commitment to upholding each other.
We belong to each other, so we are doing what we can to prevent the spread of the virus, both to protect the vulnerable among us and in our circles, and to help "flatten the curve" which basically means to help the whole medical system keep from being overwhelmed with more than it can handle. While it may not limit who gets the illness, it spreads out how many get it at the same time.
WHAT WILL THIS MEAN?
We belong to each other. We will stay connected.
- Kara will send out a short daily devotional by email. (Get on our email list to receive the message).
- SUNDAYS AT 10 AM ONLINE WORSHIP. These will be recorded for those who can't join us in the moment. But if you can, please do, they will include milestones and prayers. The link is shared by email and in our Facebook group.
- We have divided the congregation into "hospitality teams" (initially designed to help out with things like coffee hour, greeting, etc) They are groups that will stay in touch and check in on each other the next few weeks.
- We are staying in contact with our members who are in assisted living.
- Session is checking in with each other daily to stay on top of any needs in our congregation. Please communicate any needs to the leader of your hospitality team (eg., groceries, help figuring out the online service option - once that's set up, prayer, etc).
- We recognize that church helps us deal with anxiety. This is a highly anxious time. Please call Pastor Kara or Pastor Lisa or others in the congregation, if you want to talk. We are in this together.
HANDWASHING MEDITATION: Here is a simple prayer practice for every day.
Set aside SABBATH TIME ON SUNDAYS:
We recommend setting aside the rest of the day (or a minimum of three hours) following our worship service to stay off of TV, phones and other sources of news and distraction. Take a Sabbath. Do something that brings joy. After spending time in worship, remembering that we belong to God and each other, let yourself rest in some gentleness and pause to let that soak in deeper.
Instead of more news, you could:
Get out in the fresh air. Take a nap. Read poetry or scripture. Cook with someone. Do yoga. Relax in the tub. Play a board game. Build legos. Write a letter. Look through photo albums. Be human in a non-plugged-in way for one day (or three hours minimum), at least once a week - preferably right after we "meet" for worship.
Taking Sabbath time will help you return to the situation that being human right now is with more grace, perspective and courage.
