The ongoing challenges of the COVID pandemic are difficult for all of us, but we may not realize the stress placed on families who had struggles before this all began. First of all, there is worry about keeping everyone physically healthy: Wash your hands; Mask up; Physically/Socially distance...
Pastor John’s message on Sunday… and the sermon series for the next month… both center on the idea of “pivoting.” As much as we are all searching for our “new normal” within this pandemic, it seems that the ability to pivot and...
Faith’s next in-person (with restrictions) worship experience will be held during the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, August 2. It is important for record keeping that you call/email ahead and receive a confirmation notice. Contact the church office no later than noon on Thursday, July 30...
The Be Well Faith committee continues to monitor health guidelines/data from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. We are monitoring the number of cases in the 7 county metropolitan area daily. As we watch the number of cases rise, we want to share a different graphic that shows us how...
The first “in-person worship experience (with restrictions)” occurred on Sunday, July 12 during the 9:00 a.m. worship service. There were 11 worshippers, 4 tech team members, and 6 worship assistants in the sanctuary. All of the established practices and protocols were adhered to...
“It will not feel like a typical worship morning, but…” Pastor John’s recent letter to the congregation started with those words. Sunday, July 12, is currently scheduled to provide an in-person worship experience (with restrictions) for individuals who choose to worship...
The BE Well Faith committee continues to engage in discussion around a variety of topics. Communicating with staff concerning safety practices when in the building. Determining space for staff or others who may become sick while in the building. Preparing for weekly offering of...
As Faith Lutheran discerns next steps in being able to offer in-person worship opportunities (with restrictions), the Be Well Faith committee continues to review all the guidance available from the CDC, the MN Department of Health, and the ELCA. One thing that has been made abundantly clear by...
Dear Faith Friends, Back on March 8th, when we had our last in-person worship at Faith, I had no idea it would be until July before we could even consider gathering in our building again. Thank you for your patience as we continue to wrestle with when and how to open our building, following the...
The Be Well Faith committee met virtually on Thursday, June 11. This group continues to analyze information and data from the ELCA, CDC, and MN Department of Health. This information will guide decisions on when and how Faith can return to pre-pandemic routines and schedules. Along with...