Every member household should have received a special newsletter including Virtual Church Council Report and information. If you did not receive one, you can download a copy from the link below and view the video “State of the Church” report at the second link::
Virtual Church Council Report PDF
We will have an Ash Wednesday webcast on February 17 at 7:00 pm. Pastor Jackman will read the traditional Scripture lessons for Ash Wednesday, and we will sing together verses of “Christ Jesus Knew A Wilderness.” You can download the music and words HERE. The Webcast will be available on our website “Live Webcast” and in our Facebook group.
MORAVIAN DAY OF GIVING – Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 Any gifts made this Tuesday through the Moravian Ministries Foundation Giving Portal will be MATCHED (up to $10K) by a generous donation from Sally Greenfield. Here’s the link directly to give to Trinity:
https://mmfa.info/trinity-moravian-church-nc-donation-form/
If you ordered “Lovefeast-in-a-Bag,” your order is ready for pickup! Just coe by the Reich Fellowship Hall on Tuesday Dec 22 or Wednesday Dec 23 from Noon until 3:00 pm to pick up your order. If you didn’t place an order, we still have some buns and candles! You can also find recipes for making lovefeast coffee and lovefeast buns at home on our website christmaslovefeast.org. That’s also where you can go to view our Christmas Eve webcast, which will be available starting at 8:00 am on December 24.
If you did not receive a November newsletter in the mail, you can read it here. This spells out the plans for Church Council (postponed) and Christmas Eve (not postponed — but held at home).
On Sunday, October 4th we will hold our eight annual community Blessing of the Animals Service at 3:00 pm on the front lawn of the church. We expect quite a turnout! All pet owners are welcome to bring their pets for this service, which will feature special music and the singing of familiar hymns including “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” We invite all pet owners from Washington Park, Sunnyside, West Salem, and surrounding neighborhoods to join us!
For more information, visit
http://trinitymoravian.org/…/mini…/pet-blessing-service/
MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING are REQUIRED for everyone’s safety. Rain Date is October 11 at 3 pm.
It’s been SIX MONTHS since we have seen each other! We are glad to be able to hold a LOGOS REUNION this Wednesday, September 16, from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Since we will be observing all safety precautions, this won’t be like “regular” LOGOS. Masks are REQUIRED, and must be worn properly. We will maintain social distancing. Instead of family-style supper, we will have individual box lunches with a juice box – each child will pick up their own supper. We will eat in LOGOS groups in a large circle, with 6 feet between each person. Obviously, masks must be removed to eat, but then must be worn immediately after the child is finished eating.
Obviously, we will not be able to do some of the normal LOGOS activities – the Zinzendorfers will not be able to do any puppetry, for example. However, we will still have some Bible study, crafts, and safe games. The main point is to have a reunion, to see one another and catch up on what has been going on in everyone’s life.
Because of the 50 person limitation, we must request that only current or recently graduated LOGOS members attend. Usually we love to have guests and news friends, but in this case a couple of extra people would push us over the limit. We are inviting recent grads if they are in town.
MASKS REQUIRED –
WE HAVE NEW FABRIC MASKS AVAILABLE IF SOMEONE FORGETS.
If you have any questions, please email Pastor John at john@johnjackman.com.
Just So You Know:
Since NC is now in Phase 2.5, we are allowed to assemble up to 50 people for an outdoors event. Current research indicates that meeting outdoors is significantly safer than meeting indoors – COVID-19 is transmitted primarily through aerosol and droplets that we emit when we breathe. Outdoors, the unlimited quantity of air and circulation through breezes means that aerosols are dispersed and diluted quickly – unlike indoors, where the aerosols hang in the air and become concentrated. Masks have been proven to significantly reduce the dispersion of aerosols when we exhale, and social distancing keeps a large quantity of air around each person. All items used will be disinfected cleaned; bathrooms on the second floor CE building will be cleaned and available for use by one person at a time. Water fountains are not in use – we will have individual water bottles available.
The safety and health of the children – and our LOGOS teachers – is our primary concern, and we will be doing everything we can to make sure everyone is safe. Please do not allow your child to attend if they are running a fever or displaying other symptoms – or if you have visited a “hot spot” for transmission in the last 14 days.
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic,
we have moved this year’s Children’s Festival to a virtual format.
Gather your little ones and those young at heart for a virtual Children’s Festival and Lovefeast! We are excited to be offering this event for the 7th year, especially during this uncertain time! Though we cannot be physically together, we can celebrate as one – through activity sheets, singing, and lovefeast! Prepare your own elements for lovefeast at home, and then join in knowing that dozens of other families are doing the same thing!
Click the link below to visit the Festival page — the Youtube link for the Festival video will go live at 2:00 pm on August 16!
This Sunday, August 16, we will remember the Moravian Renewal on August 13, 1727 with a service of Holy Communion at 11 am. Since we are still worshiping “virtually,” we will also join in communion from our own homes. Please make sure to prepare elements in advance — wine or grape juice and bread or matzoh – so that your household can join us at Christ’s table.
For those who may not have experienced “virtual communion” before, take a moment to view Pastor Jackman’s explanation HERE.
