In a recent letter to the clergy, members and partners of our synod, Bishop Michael Pryse wrote,
“For almost three months now we have been physically distancing from one another for the love of our neighbour. That same motivation needs to be paramount as we plan for the future. I encourage you to use these coming months as an opportunity to plan and put in place comprehensive plans for what in-person worship will look like once we have decided that it is both prudent and safe to physically gather in our church buildings once again. It is my intention to provide our rostered and congregational leaders with resources to help in that process in the coming weeks.”
To that end, and out of that same love for our neighbour, the Officers of the Eastern Synod have appointed a Task Force on the Resumption of In-Person Worship. (READ MORE)