We had June 14 as a target date to return to public worship in our sanctuary. The church council has been exchanging emails, texts, and phone calls as we near this date and decided to postpone the time for a return to public worship. This is due to the COVID numbers trending upward and a concern for the safety and health of those who would attend. In addition insurance companies are warning of liability for churches returning to worship when the cases of COVID are not in accordance with the Center for Disease Control recommendations and when denominational leaders are recommending not gathering together for worship. Our bishop and the presiding bishop of the ELCA are recommending it is not yet time to gather together.
So, perhaps sometime in mid July. This also gives us some more time to work on a plan to continue recording worship or live-streaming in addition to public worship. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Council, like you, really wants to get together again soon, but paramount in their minds is the health and safety of all.