COMING TO CHURCH

Before you come

Do a self check. If you have a fever, chills, cough, runny nose, trouble breathing; or have been in contact with a COVID + person, please stay home.
We are a mask friendly congregation. We understand that there are many reasons people wear masks.

In the building

at all entrances there is hand sanitizer, we encourage people to use it upon entry
be mindful of other people's space

NOTE - Bread and wine are covered during the words of institution. Bread is handed out by tongs and wine is served in individual glasses.

Gospel focus

ON-line worship continues

The keen will note that the lectern is close to the altar. This is for the at home audience, so they can see the speaker and the pastor when presiding at communion.

the church hall

ON-line worship continues

A focal point for those who sit in the hall has been created. The Word and cross are central.

Communion- LIVE worship

ON-line worship continues

Communion- LIVE worship

LIVE - on-line worship Sundays

Prepare bread and wine at home to participate. An example of creating a space for this:

invitation to communion: Hybrid Worship - YouTube

PASTORAL MINiSTRY

Communion-to-Go

Each bag contains: bread, grape juice, and an at home liturgy (the instructions are below- and in the bag)

COMMUNION – TO- GO

Welcome to home-communion. This is very much like the practice experienced by those who are sick or are home-bound and have communion brought to them. This bread and ‘wine’ were consecrated in the presence of the community, by the pastor during Sunday worship.

Gather alone, or with those of your household,- with the whole community- as we celebrate communion across space and time.

Set out the bread and juice, perhaps on a serviette. Follow the service below. If there is more than one person have one leader or pass this page around and each take a section or two.

*note there are 6 pieces of bread to accommodate family size– share it all at once or repeat the service more than once,

Pastoral Care

Communion-to-Go

· HOME VISITS:

Visits are happening in parsonage yard/front porch; in the church hall; or out for a walk, and in home by request. Pastor Kimber will visit via telephone 902 223 0220, email correspondence, or Zoom call with you. Please do not hesitate to call Pr. Kimber if you would like a visit.

· EMERGENCIES:

if at the hospital please call on the Spiritual Care department at the facility. These chaplains work in the hospital setting and are present to assist you. Pr. Kimber can physically come by request or be present via telephone to offer prayers and support.

· FUNERALS:

funerals are taking place. There are a number of options.

· ANXIETY and MENTAL HEALTH:

times of ongoing change and unprecedented circumstances wears on a persons ability to cope with the world around them. For those who are experiencing anxiety and other mental health issues, you are not alone. Please access free support through:

Wellness Together Canada https://ca.portal.gs/

For immediate help call 24hr. National Suicide Hotline 1 833 456 4566, or text 45645