As you all know, this has been an extremely challenging time world-wide. However, by the Grace of God, we have been able to continue in worship here at SouthWest United.
This has not been without some sacrifices on our part; we have faced times when in-person worship was prohibited resulting in YouTube services, times when worship has been (and still is) limited to 25 people (still providing YouTube for those who cannot attend), the inability to sing our favorite hymns and, perhaps what has been even more challenging, the inability to gather after worship for social interaction and refreshments.
Throughout all of this, church has continued. The office has remained open in a reduced fashion, our Music Director has adapted services to accommodate the “no singing” rules, and our officers and elders have stepped up to the plate to ensure that things have remained as normal as possible.
Having said this, a well deserved “time off” is needed. In 2020 we closed the church for the month of July. This year, in conversation with officers and elders, the decision has been taken to once again close for the month of July. This will give everyone involved the time needed to recharge their batteries and come back in August refreshed, renewed and revitalized.
We sincerely thank you for your understanding and hope you will continue to support SouthWest financially throughout the month of July.
Dennis Brown, Pastor Beryl Barraclough,
Acting Chair of Council Designated Lay Minister