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Kirk Dunn, Morningside High Park Presbyterian Church, Toronto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

“Welcome back! We’re glad you are joining us for in-person worship. There are a few things we’d like to share with you before you come into the building; what to expect when you enter the church, what worship will look and feel like, and a few health protocols that must be followed by everyone.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of our congregations are in the process of welcoming people back to worship in their buildings. This return to in-person worship will raise a number of questions by those attending regarding the public health protocols they will need to follow, as well questions about what worship will be like when they get there. It is always our church’s prayer that no one feel uncomfortable as they come to worship and by answering these questions well in advance we can put everyone at ease. Clearly laying out your church’s expectations while offering reassurance will avoid any misunderstandings and help people make an informed decision about their onsite participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Welcome Back Video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s begin with a reassuring word. Morningside-High Park Presbyterian Church in Toronto produced an excellent video in the summer of 2020 that was circulated over a number of weeks to everyone on their email list as well as posted on their church website in preparation their return to onsite worship last year. They are currently recirculating it for their building’s reopening this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The video features two of the church’s elders, Kirk and Marc Dunn, and was filmed and edited by another one of their elders, Alex Fensham. Thank you to the congregation for permission to feature this excellent resource on our synod website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the video below to enjoy their gentle and very detailed explanation of what to expect when you come to worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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