On May 23, Gov Walz announced new guidance regarding public church gatherings. Beginning on May 27, services of up to 25% of sanctuary capacity (or no more than 250 people max) are permitted while implementing preventive measures from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Trinity staff and leadership have been preparing and will continue to prepare to safely resume Sunday Gatherings. Although we all desire to meet again, we must also ensure we have safety measures related to social distancing, disinfection, and other preventive measures in place. Once we have these measures in place, then we will be able to gather on a Sunday to be determined.
A couple more details to note. First, the Sunday Gatherings will not be like they were in March. Our services will look and feel different, likely for awhile (e.g. much shorter, fewer songs, no coffee). Second, let’s continue to show one another grace and patience as we navigate this time. Let’s remember the words from my sermon on unity in light of the pandemic.
Please continue to pray for church staff and leadership, for one another, and for our neighbors. Affirm these words from Psalm 28:7, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Let’s continue to worship God in every area of life as we anticipate and prepare for our next time of corporate worship together in our church home.
On behalf of the Directional Team,
Pastor Bryan