Dear Union Family,
Just yesterday, you received an email about our church’s response to the coronavirus. But, as I said in that email, things are changing rapidly. Because of the many updates in less than 24 hours, I have spoken with several of our church leaders, and out of precaution and love for those in our community, we have made the decision to cancel all church activities in our building, beginning Sunday, March 15, for one week. This will include Sunday School, worship, Cool Kids, youth, Women’s Craft Group, Wednesday night Soup and Bible study, and Church Council. A decision on future weeks has not been made yet.
This decision has not come lightly, and only after much prayer, but we feel it is the right thing to do.
I will share a Facebook Live message at 11:00 this Sunday on the church Facebook Page. This message can also be accessed afterwards on our church website. By being on the website, those that are not on Facebook will have the opportunity to view it.
Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions or concerns. janehull54@gmail.com
or 256-426-8011.
Finally, know that we do all of this not out of fear, but out of love – love for God, and love for those in our community whose health and well-being are among the most vulnerable.
This morning I read words from author Shauna Niequist that I would like to share with you.
“Anxiety and fear are powerful. But love is infinitely more powerful. Love gets us out of our cocoons and reminds us of the truth that we’re all connected, that we need each other, that our actions can make a difference in other peoples’ lives.”
She then offered this suggestion:
“Let’s think of ways we can love well right now – love our families, love our neighbors, love our global human family, love the most vulnerable among us. Even with school closings, even with social distancing, what are the big and little acts of love that can make a difference right now?”
What does love look like right now?
Email me some of your answers, and I will post them on Facebook.
With much love,
Pastor Jane