Last week I strongly recommended that churches worshipping inside return to wearing masks and pause congregational singing. The CDC also came out with a recommendation that people wear masks indoors anywhere COVID transmission was "substantial" or "high." A week ago, a little under half of our churches were in counties that did not fall within CDC guidelines.
The Faith Formation Board is actively planning for fall programming and events. In order for us to provide opportunities for children and youth, we would love to get your input. And our board is partnering with the Mission and Justice Board on the August 21 Pantry Drive from 8-10 am. Collected items will be brought to the Birchwood Neighborhood’s Share Spot the same day.
It seems that everything’s changing right now, doesn’t it? Of course, everything is always changing. It’s just not as evident as it is now, as the pandemic continues, and we all try to figure out how to live in this new setting. Here are a couple of notes from Cydne in the office.
Community to Community is hosting a Dignity Dialogue with Lelo Juarez Monday, August 9, 2021, 7:00-9:00 pm at St. James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th Street, Bellingham, WA. Everyone is welcome.
Our Conference Minister, Rev. Mike Denton, has a message for us regarding the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. We encourage you to read this post on Mike's blog.
At First Congregational Church, we believe that no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. And we are called to be part of extended and proclaiming that welcome!
Your COVID-19 Advisory Committee would like to reach out and share. Since July of 2020, we have faithfully met, sometimes as often as weekly, to navigate our building and your fellowship through the challenges COVID-19 has placed on our church community.
