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Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
We are all weary of the pandemic and anxious to get back to something like normal. For many of us, "normal" means holding worship inside our sanctuaries, visiting with beloved friends and fellow believers, and singing praises to our God. We know it's not yet safe to return to the building, and we're desperate to know when it will be.
Beth Carlisle has done a marvelous job of collecting information from state, local and PCUSA sources which she continues to update and post on the Presbytery website. If you haven't yet visited this library of information, you'll find it HERE.
If you are considering reopening a preschool, please talk with your insurance carrier first and review your county's guidelines for public health & safety.
We are in the midst of a glorious spring season that is awash in anxiety and grief. Please know that your Presbytery Moderators and Staff are with you every step of the way. We pray for you. We seek the best information for you. We are here for you if you need an ear, a shoulder, or a partner to listen and help you process news and emotions.
Finally, here is a refreshing bit of wisdom from Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, PC(USA) Co-Moderator, "Here's the question I want us to consider:
Do we want to use the resources of time, talent, and treasure available to us to figure out protocols and practicalities for opening buildings in a way that might help people stay safe but will not be guaranteed...
Or...
Do we want to use the resources of time, talent, and treasure available to us to be the body of Christ dispersed and deployed until it is safe for all people to return to our buildings without restrictions?"
Rev. Dana Hughes
Transitional Presbytery Pastor