Friday, March 20th Update
Trinity Family,
This week has taught us that things will continue to change, hour by hour even. We are trying our best to stay current with what we will be doing as a church family. Please note the following restrictions, as of the writing of this post:
As things have changed quickly and have become progressively more intense, we don’t believe “normalcy” will be returning anytime soon. As our government and health agencies fight the spread of COVID-19, we recognize the ongoing requirement we all will have.
This new normal changes how we do ministry as the church. Ministry is not suspended, or closed, or shut down. It changes, it adapts, it continues on. We are not thinking of this in terms of “days” or “weeks” but rather “months.” And we want you to join with us in the incredible joy of growing in Christ and helping each other grow.
As we adapt to a new normal of ministry, we are asking you for grace and patience. Please regularly check our homepage as this will become a home base for official updates, connecting opportunities, and online worship. We hope to provide direction, connection, and encouragement as we sort through this new landscape for ministry. We hope to see you along the way.
If you have any concerns, needs, or questions about Trinity, please contact Pastor Shawn.
On behalf of the Elders,
Pastor Shawn Carpenter
- On Sunday, March 15, the CDC released an Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for mass, public gatherings. The most relevant aspect as it relates to Trinity are these: No gatherings over 50, and this will continue for 8 weeks (mid-May).
- On Monday, March 16, the president and his team of health experts and officials announced the 15-Day Plan to Slow the Spread. This plan includes no groups over 10 and restricts discretionary travel. The president also announced that combating COVID-19 could take until July or August (see Trinity announcement from Monday, March 16th).
As things have changed quickly and have become progressively more intense, we don’t believe “normalcy” will be returning anytime soon. As our government and health agencies fight the spread of COVID-19, we recognize the ongoing requirement we all will have.
This new normal changes how we do ministry as the church. Ministry is not suspended, or closed, or shut down. It changes, it adapts, it continues on. We are not thinking of this in terms of “days” or “weeks” but rather “months.” And we want you to join with us in the incredible joy of growing in Christ and helping each other grow.
As we adapt to a new normal of ministry, we are asking you for grace and patience. Please regularly check our homepage as this will become a home base for official updates, connecting opportunities, and online worship. We hope to provide direction, connection, and encouragement as we sort through this new landscape for ministry. We hope to see you along the way.
If you have any concerns, needs, or questions about Trinity, please contact Pastor Shawn.
On behalf of the Elders,
Pastor Shawn Carpenter
