As we continue worshiping outside at Red Wing Park for the foreseeable future, we are moving worship to 10 AM (instead of 11:15 AM). The pavilions at Red Wing are shaded and there is often a light breeze, but it still gets hot by noon! So we are moving the service time a little earlier.
Everything else is the same, including water, coffee, and bagels (and hand sanitizer!) out before the service, so come early to connect with others before worship begins at 10. The service will continue to follow our normal pattern, including the Lord’s Supper at each service. However, we will not be passing the communion elements hand to hand nor will we be collecting any physical offerings. Tithes and offerings may be made online (or by mail) as well as prayer requests.
Worshiping outside allows us to minimize the possibility of virus transmission and be more flexible about wearing masks. We still ask those who are able to wear masks before and after the service and during the greeting time (any time you are talking with other people) but you are free to take them off during the service itself.
Also it is important that we continue to observe all other appropriate precautions. Please DO NOT come if you have a fever or Covid-19 symptoms or have been exposed in the past 14 days. Also, we need to maintain 6-ft physical distancing and be especially careful with the coffee and bagels (use hand sanitizer before serving). If you are not able or would prefer not to join us in person, you can still join through the virtual church building.
At Red Wing Park, we will be meeting in picnic shelter #4. When you enter the park, you pass the Japanese Garden on the left and then park in the first main parking lot on the right. Shelter #4 is in the far corner by the playground. The shelter has picnic tables for seating or you may bring your own chairs to sit in. There are also public bathrooms next to the parking lot.
We expect to meet rain or shine, but in the case of severely inclement weather, please check the website before coming for any last-minute changes or updates. We have the capability to run the service entirely through Zoom if necessary. Hope to see you at Red Wing!