Christmas at Christ Church canceled by directive of the Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

by CCW | 23 December 2021 11:18

I regret to inform you that the Bishop of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the Rt. Rev’d Sandra Fyfe, has issued a directive suspending all in-person worship in Anglican Parishes effective December 22nd, 2021 until January 12th, 2022, citing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 via the Omicron variant. The directive exceeds the latest restrictions of Public Health about the numbers of people allowed at faith services and the proscription about singing, measures about which we were acting in accord.

A lot of work and preparation has gone into the services for Christmas but I recognise that more often than not we have to patiently forbear many, many things in this vale of tears while continuing to find ways to glorify God and to care for one another. I will endeavour to provide audio services for Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, and for the 8am Service on St, Stephen’s Day; these will be services of ante-communion and will include meditations.

It remains to be seen to what extent this directive will affect our end of year finances. I am very grateful for the amazing support that the Parish has demonstrated over the course of the ups and downs of COVID-19 and pray that we will continue to be strong in the faith. “This shall be a time for you to bear testimony” (Lk. 21.13), in quiet prayer, and in much patience with forbearance. As always there are blessings that are found even in our disappointments. For those wanting to submit envelopes and donations, please contact Kathy Cameron at 1-902-798-1876 to make arrangements.

I wish you all a blessed Christmas.

Fr. David Curry

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