Christmas Eve Plans
Dear Friends,
I write with a health and safety update for those of you who will be joining us in the sanctuary for worship on Christmas Eve. I very much look forward to seeing you in person, and wish to remind you of the following:
Proof of vaccination will be required for entry. Even if you’ve showed this many times before, we ask that you show it again now.
Medical grade masks covering both mouth and nose are required at all times. Cloth masks are no longer acceptable. The staff will be double masked; I encourage you to consider the same. If you do not have a medical mask, we will provide one for you.
Bulletins will be placed in the pews to signify socially distanced seating. The ushers will help you find your seat upon entry. Please remain in your seat throughout worship and do not move around the sanctuary to socialize during the prelude. There will be time for fellowship outside following the service.
Unfortunately, children under the age of 5 will not be permitted in the sanctuary. Vaccinated children ages 5+ are welcome in the sanctuary following the same protocols as above.
All doors will be open to help maximize airflow. Please dress warmly.
For all of you who choose to worship with us on Christmas Eve safely at home, I commend you and wish to assure you that we are continuing to do all that we can to make sure worship is dynamic and fully participatory whether you’re in person at the church or at home. Thank you for being the church of today that envisions an even more flexible church for the future.
Thank you, beloveds. I know this is shaping up to be much more like the Christmas of last year than the one we wanted this year, and my heart breaks right along with yours. But we know how to do this. And we can do this. And God willing this surge will be both short and perhaps even the last. May God make it so.
Whether online or in person, I look forward to celebrating the great Light of the World with you this Friday evening.
Will
