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On Being the Church Together During Physical Distancing:
A Message from the St. Luke Congregational Council and Pastors
Worship
At our September meeting, our St. Luke Congregational Council affirmed that, based on core congregational values —inclusivity and love for our neighbor (their health and safety)—we will continue our worship together solely via electronic means until it is deemed safe for us to gather as a large group. Once we gather, we will resume Communion. In the meantime, in order to physically feed our faith and build community, we are introducing a new sacred space at 5pm on Sunday evenings on Zoom: the Agape Meal, a meal of sacred remembrance.
When will we reopen?
We do not know. As Covid-19 continues to climb, we continue to be Church in ways that do not put one another and the wider community at risk. Large worship service gatherings may be many months away.
How will we reopen?
We will move gradually through several seasons: 1) all gatherings online, 2) small group physical gatherings (still utilizing masks, physical distancing and good hygiene) combined with online worship and connection, and 3) larger group gatherings. These seasons will be in accordance with the guidance put forth by the CDC and the State of Oregon.
Why don’t we just gather in spite of our state ordinances?
While it may be Godly for a Christian to put their own life at risk for the sake of the Gospel and the love of neighbor, to knowingly put others at risk of deadly illness in order for us to be physically together—especially when we have the capability of connecting and sharing the Gospel using other means—is grounded more in our own desires than in the love of Christ for our neighbor.
Jesus repeatedly calls upon his followers to choose to sacrifice, to suffer, and to serve others out of love. Paul reminds us that, “Remember that while all things may be lawful for you, not all things are beneficial. Nor do all things build up the body of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 6:12, 10:23)
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the St. Luke offices and all St. Luke buildings are closed. Should you need to stop by the campus, please call or email ahead of time to arrange a time. St. Luke leadership continues to follow the directives of our state and local authorities in regards to Stay Home and physical distancing.
In the meantime, we continue to be the Church together in physically-distanced ways, worshiping, connecting, and serving via:
Blessings in this journey together!
In Christ,
St. Luke Congregational Council & Pastors
At our September meeting, our St. Luke Congregational Council affirmed that, based on core congregational values —inclusivity and love for our neighbor (their health and safety)—we will continue our worship together solely via electronic means until it is deemed safe for us to gather as a large group. Once we gather, we will resume Communion. In the meantime, in order to physically feed our faith and build community, we are introducing a new sacred space at 5pm on Sunday evenings on Zoom: the Agape Meal, a meal of sacred remembrance.
When will we reopen?
We do not know. As Covid-19 continues to climb, we continue to be Church in ways that do not put one another and the wider community at risk. Large worship service gatherings may be many months away.
How will we reopen?
We will move gradually through several seasons: 1) all gatherings online, 2) small group physical gatherings (still utilizing masks, physical distancing and good hygiene) combined with online worship and connection, and 3) larger group gatherings. These seasons will be in accordance with the guidance put forth by the CDC and the State of Oregon.
Why don’t we just gather in spite of our state ordinances?
While it may be Godly for a Christian to put their own life at risk for the sake of the Gospel and the love of neighbor, to knowingly put others at risk of deadly illness in order for us to be physically together—especially when we have the capability of connecting and sharing the Gospel using other means—is grounded more in our own desires than in the love of Christ for our neighbor.
Jesus repeatedly calls upon his followers to choose to sacrifice, to suffer, and to serve others out of love. Paul reminds us that, “Remember that while all things may be lawful for you, not all things are beneficial. Nor do all things build up the body of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 6:12, 10:23)
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the St. Luke offices and all St. Luke buildings are closed. Should you need to stop by the campus, please call or email ahead of time to arrange a time. St. Luke leadership continues to follow the directives of our state and local authorities in regards to Stay Home and physical distancing.
In the meantime, we continue to be the Church together in physically-distanced ways, worshiping, connecting, and serving via:
- 9:30am - Service of the Word on Facebook on Sundays.
- 10:30am - Zoom Coffee Time on Sundays
- 5:00pm - Zoom Agape Meals on Sundays (beginning Oct. 18)
- Continued opportunities to give to and thru the St. Luke Community to bless our congregation, Portland, and the wider world.
- Educational Programming for all ages on Zoom
- Pastors are available for phone, Zoom, or physically-distanced in-person meetings by appointment.
- A Weekly Update featuring upcoming events, found on our St. Luke website
- A weekly Worship Bulletin to allow full participation in worship from home, found on our St. Luke website.
Blessings in this journey together!
In Christ,
St. Luke Congregational Council & Pastors