What’s one thing you’ve had to let go of during this pandemic? What’s one you have gained?
At last Friday’s Session meeting, we shared our answers. Some of our losses were similar – flexibility, routine, focus, plans. Our gains? Time with family, and intentional connections with others by computer or phone.
As a church, we too have losses and gains. In many ways, NYAPC is thriving:
- We are worshiping online, supported by a wonderful technology team. Thank you to Jessica Tate, Will Timmons, Joe Thierry and John Moran. See below for our Holy Week Worship schedule.
- We are serving lunch seven days a week to people experiencing homelessness. Special thanks to Phil Telfeyan, who has come every day. Sign up here if you can help.
- We are meeting for prayer, study and community online. See below for a schedule.
But we all have losses, and staying connected isn’t easy.
If you or someone you know needs a conversation, or if you would like to be part of reaching out, please contact Gwenn Gebhard of the Diaconal Ministers, 202-213-1657, gwenn.gebhard@gmail.com. And if you are feeling anxious or lonely, Rev. Heather Shortidge is available for pastoral care.
This is Holy Week, a time when we focus on how our faith points a way through our current fears and anxieties, from death to life, from desperation to hope. As we move through this time, together, what might we learn about ourselves as a church? What might we let go of? What might we gain?
We pray for good health and peace to all,
– Your Session
Adlai Amor, Brenton Ling, Brian Dewhurst, David Gillies, Donald Campbell, Erica Morgan, Rev. Heather Shortlidge, Kristin Ford, Laura Brouse-Long, Marie Noel Meka, Meg Hanna House, Meg Neill, Melissa Jane Taylor, Miriam Dewhurst, Paul Dornan, Taylor Allison, Tyler Feret, Will Ashworth
- Morning Prayer, 8 – 8:30 am
- Children’s Storytime, 11 am
- Morning Prayer, 8 – 8:30 am
- Community Book Study, 10 – 11 am
- Children’s Storytime, 11 am
- Maundy Thursday Service, 7 pm (Provide your own communion elements)
- Good Friday Service, 12:30 pm
- Gathered in Prayer, 9:15 am
- Easter Service, 10 am
