Covid, the Church, and the Hospital
The Episcopal News Service recently reported that certain churches in large cities (New York, San Francisco, and Atlanta) are requiring proof of vaccination for attendance. The rector of one of […]
COVID Update: August 20, 2021
In an effort to help slow the transmission of coronavirus, congregations in Shelby County are encouraged to follow the recommendations of the Shelby County Health Department. I also invite all of our congregations to consider the resumption of masks for worship services and other activities in our church buildings. This recommendation remains in effect until there is a decline in the number of cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant.
COVID-19 Update from Bishop Phoebe: August 4, 2021
To our Diocesan Family – As the summer draws to an end, we find ourselves still managing the COVID pandemic. Diocesan guidelines have incorporated the CDC’s directives as well as […]
Updated Worship Guidelines: May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021 To our Diocesan Family – For the past 15 months, congregational and diocesan leaders have navigated the COVID pandemic. Our priority has been the health and safety […]
COVID-19 Update: January 26, 2021
To our diocesan family – I come before you to provide an update on the diocesan policies regarding in person worship. Last week, the Shelby County Health Department issued a […]
COVID-19 Update: December 21, 2020
To our diocesan family, I come before you today after reviewing the most recent directives from Governor Lee and the Shelby County Health Department as well as guidance from advisors. […]
COVID-19 Update: Nov. 11, 2020
Resumption of Activities Announcement from Bishop Phoebe To the Diocesan Family, Last month, we updated the diocesan guidelines regarding in-person worship and the resumption of Eucharist in one kind (bread […]
COVID-19 Update: October 14, 2020
GUIDANCE FOR WORSHIPPERS:• The evening before the in-person worship service or church activity, each member of the household planning to attend should check their temperature (should be less than 100° […]
COVID-19 Update: August 5, 2020
To our Diocesan Family, Coronavirus continues to negatively impact our community. I was hopeful that the summer heat and humidity would slow the spread of COVID-19 but unfortunately that has […]
Faith Community Guidelines for Resumption of In-Person Worship
Brothers and sisters, We contemplate the return of in-person worship being mindful of the health and safety of others. I ask that our decisions be based upon the recommendations of […]