Update 2.1.2021
Appreciating our time together, no matter how it may be…
Being able to come together, however it may be, and share our faith as something that together we can all be grateful for. As the times change, so does our church, as we come together in how we serve the greater community.
Here are the recent changes that Shepherd has adopted in these changing times.
Our worship: Starting February 7, Indoor Worship and Online Worship!
We have been waiting a less elevated infection rate for us to resume our in-sanctuary worship
option. The guidelines for our in-sanctuary worship are the same as they were back in
November. If anyone is uncomfortable with the guidelines, or chooses not to follow them, we ask you to please consider protecting the congregation by worshiping at home; as we will
continue to livestream our services. Also, if you are in a high-risk category (and for your own safety) please join us via our livestreaming of the service. Our goal as a congregation is to
protect each other from contracting COVID-19. We need to be willing to take precautions to protect each other, the community and ourselves. These guidelines can be found on our
website under sohsv.org/RSVP. Worshiping on-site is a decision you and your family will need to prayerfully make. Some of you will decide to return to the sanctuary for worship, and some of you will choose to remain at home for worship. Either way you choose, God is still speaking among us. Be well and know that you are greatly loved!
Our building: We have made some changes to our heating, ventilation and air conditioning
systems (HVAC). We have added an ionizer onto our sanctuary system that will continuously be helping to provide cleaner air for all of those using that space. We have also installed many touchless hand sanitizer stations throughout the building and floor decals reminding all to stay at safely socially distant.
Our (other) gatherings: Beginning AFTER February 7, we will be allowing our groups to gather at church once again. But there are guidelines surrounding this, please contact Miranda for more details. Our Wednesday 1:00 Bible Study will move to the narthex. Please enter in Door A and as a friendly reminder, masks are required. Our Wed 6:30 pm Bible study will still be
available on Zoom each week. Book Studies are also on Zoom and information is on our website under Adult Faith Formation. Coffee & Donuts is also continuing and will be offered on Zoom, but will move to a NEW TIME of 10:00AM. See the eNews for information on this.
As always, we appreciate all of your flexibility in the continuous changes and supporting each other in being the church.
In God’s Peace, Your Shepherd Staff
Pr. Renee, Jilene, Pr. Brice, Joe, Sr. Tashina, Miranda, and Michelle
Appreciating our time together, no matter how it may be…
Being able to come together, however it may be, and share our faith as something that together we can all be grateful for. As the times change, so does our church, as we come together in how we serve the greater community.
Here are the recent changes that Shepherd has adopted in these changing times.
Our worship: Starting February 7, Indoor Worship and Online Worship!
We have been waiting a less elevated infection rate for us to resume our in-sanctuary worship
option. The guidelines for our in-sanctuary worship are the same as they were back in
November. If anyone is uncomfortable with the guidelines, or chooses not to follow them, we ask you to please consider protecting the congregation by worshiping at home; as we will
continue to livestream our services. Also, if you are in a high-risk category (and for your own safety) please join us via our livestreaming of the service. Our goal as a congregation is to
protect each other from contracting COVID-19. We need to be willing to take precautions to protect each other, the community and ourselves. These guidelines can be found on our
website under sohsv.org/RSVP. Worshiping on-site is a decision you and your family will need to prayerfully make. Some of you will decide to return to the sanctuary for worship, and some of you will choose to remain at home for worship. Either way you choose, God is still speaking among us. Be well and know that you are greatly loved!
Our building: We have made some changes to our heating, ventilation and air conditioning
systems (HVAC). We have added an ionizer onto our sanctuary system that will continuously be helping to provide cleaner air for all of those using that space. We have also installed many touchless hand sanitizer stations throughout the building and floor decals reminding all to stay at safely socially distant.
Our (other) gatherings: Beginning AFTER February 7, we will be allowing our groups to gather at church once again. But there are guidelines surrounding this, please contact Miranda for more details. Our Wednesday 1:00 Bible Study will move to the narthex. Please enter in Door A and as a friendly reminder, masks are required. Our Wed 6:30 pm Bible study will still be
available on Zoom each week. Book Studies are also on Zoom and information is on our website under Adult Faith Formation. Coffee & Donuts is also continuing and will be offered on Zoom, but will move to a NEW TIME of 10:00AM. See the eNews for information on this.
As always, we appreciate all of your flexibility in the continuous changes and supporting each other in being the church.
In God’s Peace, Your Shepherd Staff
Pr. Renee, Jilene, Pr. Brice, Joe, Sr. Tashina, Miranda, and Michelle
Changes to Programs and Worship
Please see the web page specific for each area for the most current information.
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA)
3920 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126 Phone: 651-483-5419 Fax: 651-756-7130 (changed 1.06.2021) Email: staff@shepherdshoreview.org |
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