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Worship during the time of COVID has certainly been different. I miss the congregational singing and being able to visit after the service. I really enjoyed outdoor church this summer and knew that would not last. It has certainly meant not dressing up for church, but I haven't been in my pajamas or robe yet. That really doesn't feel right. I do appreciate a shorter service which they have all been. Amazing how music and all the other matters fit in less time. Of course, communion is very short. I have a recipe for communion bread that I have made when I was on Altar Guild or helping get bread for communion. I make that and keep the extras in the freezer. I really enjoy doing this, but only make a fourth of the recipe. I do look forward to going back in person, once I am vaccinated. I want to see what it is like and then I will decide what I will do from there. It is a very small attendance. On the other hand I really don't miss the drive to church and being ready early as I used to go at 830. I can't really imagine church with no singing and no contact communion. The elements that were bought that come as a wafer and grape juice were pretty awful! Mine are much better including my grape juice. What I have enjoyed is being able to go whenever I want. What it means, when I am not there, is that around 1015 or 1030, I will get a series of text messages from groups and individuals with messages of peace. I know for sure that it is Sunday and that is where we are in the service. I haven't been in the church building in 4 months and that is really unusual. I continue a morning practice of Scripture readings and other materials. It does help to ground my day and remind me this is not all about me. Part of what I read is Richard Rohr's daily meditation. I thoroughly enjoyed last week and the concept of not knowing and being okay with that. That is where I am most of the time and it is good to be there. Then I can be okay whether there is church as I know it and have known it or not. --Carolyn
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