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LIVE SERVICE
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RECORDING
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SERMON BY PHONE
For those who do not have internet access, we have a recording of the sermon and anthem only at this telephone number.
Please note that the recording may not be be available until a few hours after worship. |
Dear members and friends of Trinity,
As you know, the reopening committee and church council have put forth a safety protocol that allowed us to open for in-person worship starting Oct. 4th. For those that have been attending services in person, you know that it has required your willing cooperation to follow those protocols, all of which you have done beautifully. And for those that have chosen to participate via livestream or view the service on the church website, you know that the virtual experience has been enhanced by being in the sanctuary with the organ as well as choir music.
However, Covid numbers are showing an increase in our area, and the colder weather is approaching. The colder weather limits our ability to have fresh air moving through the sanctuary but it also poses a threat as there is evidence that the virus transmits more easily in cold weather. Therefore, the church council has made the decision to step back in-person worship after Thanksgiving (much like Ursinus College is doing) and resume a virtual worship schedule beginning November 29th. However, this time, Pastor Suzanne will preach the service from the sanctuary and Skyler will play the organ while we are live-streaming to YouTube and Facebook. The bell choir and chancel choir will record their music to be included in the service. In this way, we hope the new virtual format makes it feel more like the sanctuary service enjoyed by many.
We know that the stepping back takes place over Advent and Christmas, an especially meaningful time for Christians, and it will be difficult to be apart for worship. The council and Pastor are discussing ways the sanctuary could be opened during the week for certain periods of time allowing for personal meditation and prayer. We will let you know as soon as those details are confirmed. Pastor Suzanne is, of course, also always available for spiritual care.
We understand that this is disappointing news for all of us. Please know that it was a difficult decision that we did not make lightly and we would like to share our reasoning and be available for conversation on ways to help us through this time. Therefore, Pastor Suzanne will open the Zoom link on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 PM. Church council members, as well as the congregation president, and Pastor Suzanne will be on hand to hear your thoughts. We hope you will join us using the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6104894223 or you may call 301 715 8592, 312 626 6799, or 929 205 6099 using Meeting ID: 610 489 4223.
We (that means all of Trinity) love you and care about your physical, spiritual, and emotional health and safety - yours and everybody else's - and that means keeping everyone safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In a Christian Love,
Your Church Council
and Pastor Suzanne
P.S. Please scroll down for the option to spend time in prayer and mediation in our sanctuary during Advent.
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Would you like to contribute musically to the virtual worship experience? Whether it's an instrumental or you and/or your family members singing a favorite song; we'd love to include it in our Sunday service.
Also, whether you are a kid or a kid at heart, we would love to SEE you as you perform. So, have someone video it on their phone and send it to Pastor Suzanne. Let us come together to MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE TO THE LORD. We promise it will bring a smile to our faces. Also, if you have a favorite hymn, let us know and we'll try to include it in an upcoming service. |
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610.489.4223 |
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Collegeville, PA 19426 |
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