Beginning last Sunday, we resumed In-person worship with a single Sunday celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 9:30 AM in the Nave. Much work has been done by the Vestry, the wardens, the staff and the clergy in order to ensure that we return to a safe, orderly, clean, and compliant space for the worship of God. It is exciting for us to assemble together once again. We have asked those who are “high risk” to protect themselves and join us online; And we long for the day when they are able join us once again.
New protocols from Bishop Gutiérrez allow for up to 30% occupancy which should mean that some of our normal Sunday congregation can return to regular, weekly worship. Most of the precautions we’ve come to expect (social distancing, mask requirements, hand sanitizing, etc.) will remain in effect, but these new protocols will mean that no reservations will be required in advance of Sunday’s worship.
Obviously, we will still be a long way from pre-pandemic normal, but I am overjoyed at this step and the prospect of worshipping with many of you in the coming weeks. The adoration of God and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the center of our life as a parish. I pray this shift will make it possible for some of us to resume sharing in that which is the source and summit of our life together.