As you have surely heard, the Quebec government said that places of worship could open as of June 22nd. The United Church of Canada and Nakonha:ka Regional Council are advising caution. If you are interested in knowing more, below are links to the most recent Nakonha:ka newsletter, and to the Regional Council website with many resources addressing the reopening of United churches.
If we were to go back now, our services would be very different than what we are used to. Family members who live together may sit together, but everyone else must keep a distance of 6 feet: no hand shaking and certainly no hugging! Instrumental music and one singer would be allowed, but no group hymn singing. The church hall would be off limits except to use the bathroom, and that means no coffee time after the service.
We are all anxious to go back but are hoping if we wait, some of these restrictions can be lifted so that we can experience a worship service that’s more like what we’re used to.