Dear Friends,
There is a question that I have heard a number of times in these past months. Sometimes it is asked with honest sincerity. Sometimes, it is asked as an expression of frustration. It is almost always asked with deep appreciation for all that this faith community is doing in this strange chapter of ministry together. The question, or some variation of it, is "When will life at St. Andrew's return to normal?" Indeed a tough question to answer. When I think of "normal" I think of the last worship service we shared in person on March 8th along with the many well attended and supported activities and gatherings we sponsor. The question I ask myself in return is, "When do we think it will be safe to gather more than a hundred people together inside the church building knowing that many are vulnerable?" Also, when I consider the necessary precautions that will be needed in worship: several weekend services (even in the summer!) and roped…
There is a question that I have heard a number of times in these past months. Sometimes it is asked with honest sincerity. Sometimes, it is asked as an expression of frustration. It is almost always asked with deep appreciation for all that this faith community is doing in this strange chapter of ministry together. The question, or some variation of it, is "When will life at St. Andrew's return to normal?" Indeed a tough question to answer. When I think of "normal" I think of the last worship service we shared in person on March 8th along with the many well attended and supported activities and gatherings we sponsor. The question I ask myself in return is, "When do we think it will be safe to gather more than a hundred people together inside the church building knowing that many are vulnerable?" Also, when I consider the necessary precautions that will be needed in worship: several weekend services (even in the summer!) and roped…