Trinity Episcopal Church 316 ADAMS STREET, TOLEDO, OH 43604
419.243.1231 trinitytoledo.org
Saturday, September 18, 2021 Beloved friendsAs you all know, we have been working hard this week preparing our physical space and hearts to initiate “Trinity@316”- the re-start of our in-person worship service at 11:00 tomorrow. We have done everything we can think of to prepare a space and liturgy that will be meaningful, safe and joy-filled. And yet, we write today to share the difficult decision we have just made to NOT return to in-person worship tomorrow. We spent time this afternoon in consultation with a local Toledo hospital-based physician who vividly brought us up to date on the Delta variant's merciless rampage in Lucas County and beyond. Following that meeting we talked in depth and agreed that holding off on re-gathering is the most responsible choice to protect our beloved community. And while this was a very difficult decision in light of our collective desire to reconnect face to face, we are also mindful of the more important responsibility we bear as leaders to make choices we believe are best for the health and well-being of our beloved community and based on our gospel mandate. Please know we recognize how very fluid and fast-moving Delta is, and we will adjust accordingly with as much faith and intentionality as we can day by day. We are already thinking of ways to worship together soon, in person and outdoors -stay tuned for those details. Until then, always know that you are loved. Please join us for Trinity@Home tomorrow via FB or our website at 9:00am. Faithfully, Senior Warden, Donna Steppe, donna3953@gmail.com Junior Warden, Roberta Durham, roberta.deboer@gmail.com The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, lisa@trinitytoledo.org
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