[Grace UCC News] Newsletter

[Jack Patterson]

You should soon be receiving a newsletter with many updates on church
activities.  This is a preview of the overall message.  Stay safe.
Blessings.

Dear Friends and Family of Grace Church,


Due to the continuing spread of the Covid-19 virus, church council has
decided that we will only be conducting Sunday worship services online for
the foreseeable future. Things continue to get worse instead of better. Our
hope is that we will be able to return to our sanctuary service in the new
year if the spread of the virus subsides.


This obviously has many implications for the traditional operation of the
church over Advent and Christmas. Initially, we have our traditional Advent
wreath making, the Christmas Pageant, and the Birthday Party for Jesus. All
of these activities will probably need to be canceled as such gatherings
present a great risk. Additionally our Christmas Eve services will probably
not be held in a traditional fashion. We are reviewing options to offer the
Christmas Eve service online. We will keep you posted on all these events
using the email newsfeed and DialMyCalls. Information and updates will also
be posted on our website, our Facebook page and Twitter. We pray that some
miracle might occur to enable us to go ahead with tradition, but being
realistic, this year we will have to use creative alternatives. (see Advent
Wreath item in the newsletter!)


Finally, we have a congregational meeting on December 6 after worship to
approve the budget and council and board positions for 2021. We will be
having this meeting using Zoom, following the same login procedure as for
the worship service. We know that many do not feel comfortable using this
or do not have the necessary access. To offer all the opportunity to
participate in the vote, we are including in this newsletter a copy of the
proposed budget and a nominated slate of officers and board members. Also
included is a ballot to vote for or against each proposal. If you cannot
attend the Zoom meeting, we ask that you submit your votes to the church
office, either in person or by mail, by December 10. The names of the
person(s) submitting ballots must be listed on an envelop or note
accompanying the ballot(s) so that we can confirm the ballots have been
submitted by members. Names will not be on the ballot.


These are unusual times, and we are doing our best to continue the work of
the church for our church family. If you have any questions regarding any
of this, please contact Jack Patterson 740-653-5750 or email
jackandterrip at gmail.com or contact Pastor Keith at the church office.


Blessings to all and keep safe.


Website: graceucclancaster.org

Facebook:http://Facebook.com/GraceChurchLancaster

Twitter:@GraceUCCLancOH

Phone: 740-654-0565

Address:1185 Pleasantville Rd. Lancaster, OH 43130
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