Covid-19 is now present in our community. No one knows yet whether or not it will get a foothold here. While not panicking or over-reacting we are becoming educated, making some plans, and taking some precautions. For now, Communion service will use the individual cups. And for the Passing of the Peace, let’s use the bow or gentle fist-bump. Here are some links for additional information from the office of the Presbytery of the Cascades:
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance “Guidance for Congregations”:
https://pda.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/pda/pdfs/preparedness_for_pandemics.pdf
Oregon Health Authority “Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet”:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served//LE2356.pdf
Center for Disease Control (CDC) “Interim Guidance for Faith Communities”:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-community-faith-organizations.html