 Pastor's Message Greetings WPUMC Members and Friends, As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues, I've been a part of many conversations about "when we can get back to church". At the same time, this morning I read a story about two churches that are closed indefinitely because they resumed in-person worship, attending to social distancing guidelines, and the virus spread among their communities, killing many. Click HERE to read the story. Last week, Bishop Karen and the Mountain Sky COVID-19 Crisis Team released very specific guidelines for churches as we navigate our way through this challenging time. Every step of the way back into in-person activities will have to be approved by our conference leadership. Bishop Karen was very clear in her statement: "I do not want one single case of COVID-19 traced to one of our churches because we did not care for those whom Jesus loves." I am also very clear that I do not want us as a community to take any of this lightly, and we will be very thoughtful and cautious as we move forward. I don't know how to anticipate timelines of 'when we can get back to church'... but I can say this: we won't be leading the pack. We won't be hastily gathering in ways that are unsafe or unhealthy. We will take slow and careful steps along this journey. I know how frustrating it is to not know the future, but we will find a way forward together, in God's grace. Don't hesitate to reach out should you have questions or concerns. Peace and love to you today, Rev. Sandi A big thank you to Chris Mikesell, Caroline Christensen, Nancy Leonard, John Golden, and Dustin Chitty for beautifying our courtyard and church grounds for summer. The color and life bring hope to the neighborhood!      Giving and ministry quick links
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