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Happy New Year!
Hello Friends: I hope this day finds you well and looking forward to all the possibilities and opportunities that the year ahead brings. I hope you are able to find ways to recharge and restore the hope and patience and perseverence we will need as we enter this new year once again with COVID. I offer you this prayer for the new year….
Holy One, All Mighty and All Compassion:
I pray today for the health and safety of all. I pray for ease to my anxious heart and mind, and your reassurance in the words given your people:
“Do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isa 41: 10).
I pray that nature – all that moves along the ground, flies in the sky, swims in the waters, and the earth, seas and skies themselves – show us their power of healing self.
I pray that we learn that we are one with each other, with creation, and with you; and that we come to a profound understanding of what can be accomplished when we work and act in each other’s best interest.
Be with me, be with us, during this time Holy One.
Amen.
Just a reminder that St. Paul’s United Church has suspended in-person worship until further notice, as a response to the rapidly increasing numbers of those contracting COVID. The office remains open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. I am taking some time off in January to get settled into our new home and will be back to work January 25th. Recordings of our worship services will resume for January 30th. In the meantime, I invite you to take this opportunity to explore the wonderful variety of worship experiences available on youtube.
Happy New Year friends – and blessings to all,
Rev. Cheryl
When we gather together again, remember that our Sunday services are at 10:30 am, and we would love to see you! Our COVID protocols are in effect for safe gathering, but we understand if you would rather join us online for worship. Check our 'Messages' tab for our latest posted service on youtube.
COVID Protocols:
* Masks must be worn by all who attend.
* Use hand sanitizer upon entrance.
* Register with name and phone number, in case we need to trace contacts
* All observe physical distance of six feet.
* Walk up the ramp on the right side.
* Offering plates will be placed at the door to the sanctuary for people to place their offering before the service.
* Singing quietly into your mask.
* Use hand sanitizer when exiting the sanctuary.
* Walk down the ramp on the other side and out the main doors.
* You are welcome to stay and visit outdoors.
COVID Protocols:
* Masks must be worn by all who attend.
* Use hand sanitizer upon entrance.
* Register with name and phone number, in case we need to trace contacts
* All observe physical distance of six feet.
* Walk up the ramp on the right side.
* Offering plates will be placed at the door to the sanctuary for people to place their offering before the service.
* Singing quietly into your mask.
* Use hand sanitizer when exiting the sanctuary.
* Walk down the ramp on the other side and out the main doors.
* You are welcome to stay and visit outdoors.