[Magdalen] Is anyone here worshipping in person inside a church?

[anthony clavier]

We are worshiping in the church buildings, the number permitted to be there
depends on the size of the building. No singing, no Peace (thank God), no
touching. Masks are worn and save distancing observed. Communion is
received in one species, thus only the celebrant drinks from the chalice.
The plate isn’t passed. No coffee hour.  All rather Spartan, but at least
we worship.

Because of my antiquity and preexisting conditions, I’ve been largely
housebound since March, but, beginning three weeks ago, my oncologist
permitted me to celebrate on Sunday. We have two tiny mission churches, and
I’m fortunate to have a younger assistant to share the load.

Warmly,

+Tony

On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 12:39 PM Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:

> South Carolina is beginning to worship in person worship in churches
> again.  We have careful protocols in place that limit attendance, mandate
> masking, no singing, no 'visiting' with others.  With the exception of the
> celebrant, Eucharist is bread only.  I have really missed worship but my
> internist has restricted me from attending worship in the nave.  I will
> comply, of course.
>
> What is going on in your churches/dioceses regarding in person worship?
> Are you attending?
>
> Ginga
>
-- 
The Right Rev. Tony Clavier
Co-editor, The Anglican Digest
Vicar: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Glen Carbon IL
and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Granite City IL,
Diocese of Springfield.