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4 HIGHLAND STREET, MEREDITH, NH 03253
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AUGUST 27, 2021- PANDEMIC PROTOCOL UPDATE
Dear Church Members and Friends,
As you’re aware, there has been a marked increase in the number of infections, near and far. Today, even the vaccinated are at greater risk of contracting the virus, or a variant. There are many places in Belknap County where the increasing infection rate is a cause for great concern. Hannifords is one such place. Rich and Janet Dudas report that staff are regularly testing positive, and a skeleton workforce is overwhelmed. Front line workers and First Responders continue to serve the public at great risk! We sometimes forget just how “stressed out” these overworked persons are.
As a community of faith, we must acknowledge how fortunate we’ve been to avoid spreading the virus in our building. (I have not heard of anyone contracting the Virus as a result of visiting FCC) However, we are far above the infection rate (3% was the initial number) which we agreed would trigger closure of “in person” worship. Today, the NH Conference, which we have relied on for up-to-date, sound advice, is counseling all congregations to shut down. In MA, the Gov. has reinstituted a full mask mandate
After consultations with several church leaders, I’m writing to share that, for number of reasons, we will remain open…for the time being. Church programs (Ex. the Pipe Organ Concert on Sunday @ 4:00pm, AA, etc...) will continue. We’ll rely upon Sexton Peter Ayer to mist the building after rooms are used. We’ll limit singing and curtail Coffee Hour and fellowship. We will NOT be a “super spreader” people!
If you’re comfortable with the technology, we encourage you to Zoom from the safety of home. And, if you choose in-person worship, please MASK UP! (Science trumps politics; the mask is an extremely effective practice to keep from spreading/breathing in the Virus.) Masking up is awkward. However, the alternative – COVID flu, or intubation with a respirator - is beyond awkward!
Church leaders will be in close communication this week. We welcome constructive ideas. In the meantime, we may God bless us and keep us safe as we seek to be a SUPER CARING people IN PUBLIC SPACES these next weeks.
Sincerely,
Pastor Peter & The Leadership Team
As you’re aware, there has been a marked increase in the number of infections, near and far. Today, even the vaccinated are at greater risk of contracting the virus, or a variant. There are many places in Belknap County where the increasing infection rate is a cause for great concern. Hannifords is one such place. Rich and Janet Dudas report that staff are regularly testing positive, and a skeleton workforce is overwhelmed. Front line workers and First Responders continue to serve the public at great risk! We sometimes forget just how “stressed out” these overworked persons are.
As a community of faith, we must acknowledge how fortunate we’ve been to avoid spreading the virus in our building. (I have not heard of anyone contracting the Virus as a result of visiting FCC) However, we are far above the infection rate (3% was the initial number) which we agreed would trigger closure of “in person” worship. Today, the NH Conference, which we have relied on for up-to-date, sound advice, is counseling all congregations to shut down. In MA, the Gov. has reinstituted a full mask mandate
After consultations with several church leaders, I’m writing to share that, for number of reasons, we will remain open…for the time being. Church programs (Ex. the Pipe Organ Concert on Sunday @ 4:00pm, AA, etc...) will continue. We’ll rely upon Sexton Peter Ayer to mist the building after rooms are used. We’ll limit singing and curtail Coffee Hour and fellowship. We will NOT be a “super spreader” people!
If you’re comfortable with the technology, we encourage you to Zoom from the safety of home. And, if you choose in-person worship, please MASK UP! (Science trumps politics; the mask is an extremely effective practice to keep from spreading/breathing in the Virus.) Masking up is awkward. However, the alternative – COVID flu, or intubation with a respirator - is beyond awkward!
Church leaders will be in close communication this week. We welcome constructive ideas. In the meantime, we may God bless us and keep us safe as we seek to be a SUPER CARING people IN PUBLIC SPACES these next weeks.
Sincerely,
Pastor Peter & The Leadership Team
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The Sacrament of Communion is offered on the first Sunday of the month.
Our church building is wheelchair accessible, and devices for people with impaired hearing are available.
The Sacrament of Communion is offered on the first Sunday of the month.
Our church building is wheelchair accessible, and devices for people with impaired hearing are available.
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