Posts tagged with “COVID-19”
COVID-19 Update: December 21, 2020
To our diocesan family, I come before you today after reviewing the most recent directives from Governor Lee and the Shelby County Health Department as well as guidance from advisors. We are all aware of the rapidly increasing stresses on our health care system given the rise in COVID-19…
Read moreCOVID-19 Update: Nov. 11, 2020
Resumption of Activities Announcement from Bishop Phoebe To the Diocesan Family, Last month, we updated the diocesan guidelines regarding in-person worship and the resumption of Eucharist in one kind (bread only). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we have received questions regarding the status of indoor Christian formation offerings, such as…
Read moreCOVID-19 Update: October 14, 2020
To the Diocesan Family, On May 20, 2020, the Diocese provided guidelines for the resumption of in-person Morning Prayer being mindful of the health and safety of others. Some churches began offering Morning Prayer in June. Several weeks ago, congregations had the ability to provide the Eucharist in one kind…
Read moreCOVID-19 Update from Bishop Phoebe: August 5, 2020
To our Diocesan Family, Coronavirus continues to negatively impact our community. I was hopeful that the summer heat and humidity would slow the spread of COVID-19 but unfortunately that has not been the case. In early June, our faith communities had the option of returning to in person worship after…
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