Church Reopening Postponed
Dear Friends,
If there is anything I have learned from 2020 it's this: the plan is going to change. While I had hoped we might begin in-person worship on July 12, I have decided to postpone our in-person worship to a later date. The staff and I are committed to providing the best online worship experience we can offer and continuing to provide new ways for us to connect safely. We are all having to rethink how we do ministry and what the rest of the year might look like. I am beginning to think we might not have in person worship for a much longer time than I had imagined. So instead of spending too much time on mask and sanitizing plans - I want our staff to focus on worship, prayer, discernment, and caring for our congregation and community.
Leslie has put together a wonderful virtual VBS, called "Compassion Camp", which is a great opportunity for all ages to engage in new ideas about how to live in the world in 2020. If you would like to be on the distribution list for VBS videos please email Leslie lbowers@northbrookumc.com. Also on July 24 we will have an on-site, outdoor, socially distanced VBS gathering from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the hill, so please join us for that fun time! Bring your own blanket or outdoor chairs.
God has work for us to do and as a church we are going to respond to that great call!
Until we meet again, know that you are loved!
Laurie
If there is anything I have learned from 2020 it's this: the plan is going to change. While I had hoped we might begin in-person worship on July 12, I have decided to postpone our in-person worship to a later date. The staff and I are committed to providing the best online worship experience we can offer and continuing to provide new ways for us to connect safely. We are all having to rethink how we do ministry and what the rest of the year might look like. I am beginning to think we might not have in person worship for a much longer time than I had imagined. So instead of spending too much time on mask and sanitizing plans - I want our staff to focus on worship, prayer, discernment, and caring for our congregation and community.
Leslie has put together a wonderful virtual VBS, called "Compassion Camp", which is a great opportunity for all ages to engage in new ideas about how to live in the world in 2020. If you would like to be on the distribution list for VBS videos please email Leslie lbowers@northbrookumc.com. Also on July 24 we will have an on-site, outdoor, socially distanced VBS gathering from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the hill, so please join us for that fun time! Bring your own blanket or outdoor chairs.
God has work for us to do and as a church we are going to respond to that great call!
Until we meet again, know that you are loved!
Laurie