Pastoral Letter of September 3, 2021
Update as of 9/4
To all the saints at Christ the King,
I have an update to share to the above letter, which will be important for your worship preparations. Cathy Reiss, our treasurer, is also on the Legislative Council for Newtown. She spoke to First Selectman Dan Rosenthal today for further clarification on the Governor's Executive Order and the Selectman's declaration.
According to Dan, he thought we were operating at full capacity and didn't realize that we still have an extra service to allow for better distancing. He said that households who are able to maintain a distance of six feet are allowed to remove their masks if they wish.
In other words, the restrictions are the same now as they were when we first were taking precautions last year, but not stricter. Masks are still necessary if you are seated within six feet of someone not of your household, when getting to/from your seat before and after the service, and when coming forward to commune.
Anyone who wishes to remain masked the entire time is, of course, free to do so. Also, remember that our 5pm service has been averaging about 15-18 people, and allows a large amount of room for distancing.
Sorry for the conflicting information, but I am getting it to you as soon as I get it.
Please continue to pray for all those battling COVID, those who care for them, and those in authority, charged with making decisions for the public good.
Also: don't forget our Labor Day BYOE Picnic outdoors after the 9:30am service (usually starts about 10:45am). Even if you're planning to attend the afternoon service, you can come and join in the fun for just the picnic in the morning!
In Christ,
Pastor Rob Morris
I have an update to share to the above letter, which will be important for your worship preparations. Cathy Reiss, our treasurer, is also on the Legislative Council for Newtown. She spoke to First Selectman Dan Rosenthal today for further clarification on the Governor's Executive Order and the Selectman's declaration.
According to Dan, he thought we were operating at full capacity and didn't realize that we still have an extra service to allow for better distancing. He said that households who are able to maintain a distance of six feet are allowed to remove their masks if they wish.
In other words, the restrictions are the same now as they were when we first were taking precautions last year, but not stricter. Masks are still necessary if you are seated within six feet of someone not of your household, when getting to/from your seat before and after the service, and when coming forward to commune.
Anyone who wishes to remain masked the entire time is, of course, free to do so. Also, remember that our 5pm service has been averaging about 15-18 people, and allows a large amount of room for distancing.
Sorry for the conflicting information, but I am getting it to you as soon as I get it.
Please continue to pray for all those battling COVID, those who care for them, and those in authority, charged with making decisions for the public good.
Also: don't forget our Labor Day BYOE Picnic outdoors after the 9:30am service (usually starts about 10:45am). Even if you're planning to attend the afternoon service, you can come and join in the fun for just the picnic in the morning!
In Christ,
Pastor Rob Morris