October Worship Overview
The continuing prevalence of the Delta variant of the COVID virus means that Pilgrim will continue to take appropriate precautions as it holds in-person worship services.
The basic pattern for Sunday mornings:
Worship at 9:30 a.m. with live streaming on Facebook Live
Coffee Time immediately after worship (BYO beverage/snacks).
Forums & Other Faith Formation* at 10:40 a.m. (forums live streamed on Facebook Live)
(*See newsletter page 17 for updated info on faith formation for children, youth, and families.)
Worship each Sunday morning includes “Point for Pilgrims” — an opportunity for children and their families to experience the Bible story in an engaging way.
Sunday Morning Forums follow worship each Sunday morning at 10:40. Forum topics are included in the information for each Sunday.
Health guidelines:
For all worship services, we ask worshipers to wear masks out of abundant concern for unvaccinated children and vulnerable adults.
All worship services will include singing (with masks on). Pastors and other worship leaders will remove masks when playing, singing, or speaking from the chancel.
You can expect that these patterns and guidelines may change as we move forward based on the advice of government health officials and of Pilgrim’s SMART Team.
Important Information on Holy Communion
For the time being we will practice Holy Communion in a socially distanced manner. This means:
You may bring your own bread or crackers and wine or juice to worship services.
Pre-packaged communion cups with wafer are also available at worship services.
Worshipers will remain in their seats when receiving Holy Communion.
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion
As always, you may refrain from receiving Holy Communion for any reason.
Using Facebook Live for Pilgrim Worship Broadcasts
Pilgrim will broadcast indoor worship services on Facebook Live. Using Facebook Live for broadcasting is convenient, inexpensive, and reliable. Note that you do not have to join Facebook to access Pilgrim worship services. Pilgrim’s Facebook page can be reached at: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimStPaul/. Navigate to the church’s Facebook page at the time of the worship service and click on the video link.