Pastor's Letter: Rescinding Covid-19 Restrictions

November 12, 2021

Greetings Church,

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“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”. Isaiah 40:31

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I thank God for each of you, your faithfulness, and your commitment to care for the most vulnerable and the children of our congregation. Over the past two months you have graciously returned to the inconvenience of masking during all church gatherings. Your Christian love has been exemplary. Now that vaccine boosters are available for vulnerable adults, vaccines are available for children, and Cape May County has downgraded the transmissibility risk from high to moderate, the church council is confident in making the following changes. Please read through the changes carefully.

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• Effective immediately, the masking requirement for church worship and gatherings, outside groups and events, and staff and volunteers has been rescinded.

• Wearing masks is still highly recommended, but no longer required. Anyone who desires to wear a mask should continue to do so in any and all church gatherings.

• Contemporary worship will continue to require masks for a few weeks to allow families ample time to vaccinate their children under 12.

• Ministry leaders (of small groups, teams, studies, etc.) may still require masks at their discretion.

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Together we continue to face uncertain times with boldness, courage, and care for one another.

In Christ,

Erik