TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

360-423-6750 tlclview@cni.net

2021 Washington Way, Longview, WA 98632

COUNCIL PRESIDENT UPDATE With the recent announcements from the state and full reopening at the end of June (or sooner), the Council and Worship Committee have been meeting and discussing when to fully reopen the church and worship. Out of those discussions and in compliance with the guidelines and requirements, we have the come up with a phased approach. Going forward, in regards to wearing masks, that is to your discretion and following State and CDC guidelines are not required for those vaccinated. However, you are encouraged to do so as you feel comfortable. Hand sanitizer, nitrile gloves and masks will be available for use as needed. Starting Sunday, June 6, we will begin using Lectors and also Coffee and Cookies following the service. Sign-up sheets will be available for volunteers to sign up and read or host. Sunday, June 27, we will have a congregational meeting to elect Council members and Endowment Committee members. Starting Sunday, July 4, we will resume full liturgical worship and schedule, have communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, and use the Service of the Word for the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. We will continue to record the Worship Services and be available on-line for those unable to attend the service in person. Offering will continue to be collected in the offering plate located at the back of the sanctuary. We will also resume having a greeter or greeters and the sign-up sheet to volunteer will be available. In regards to communion, we are looking into how serve communion, maintaining safety and sanitary distribution. We know that the prepackaged communion packet is not the easiest to use or open, but is the most sanitary means of distribution. Intinction or individual cups are possibilities as well. If you have an opinion, please let Pastor or one of the Worship committee members know. We give thanks to God and rejoice that we have come through this together and can carefully move forward together. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Pastor or one of the Council members. FUTURE NEWSLETTERS We would love to hear from you about our newsletter. Over the last year many newsletters were returned and we’ve struggled to keep the minimum addresses required to continue sending in bulk. We’re taking a survey to see how many would like to continue receiving it, and how many may possibly not read this to respond. If you enjoy reading our monthly newsletters please send us an email or give us a call and cast your vote for us to keep sending. Don’t worry we will continue to send our monthly newsletters, this may just change the way we do it. Thank you for reading and staying connected to us. We look forward to hearing from you! Leave a message at 360-423-6750 or email tlclview@cni.net to let us know. ONLINE SERVICES All Sunday Services are available online by searching Trinity Lutheran Church Longview on Youtube or Facebook.com/TrinityLutheranChurchLongview SOCIAL MINISTRIES/WELCA CONCERNS Throughout summer we will be gathering cash donations for school supplies. At the end of summer we will take our donation to Red Canoe who will match it. They will then purchase supplies and through the Link Program they will widely distribute school supplies to local children. If you would like to make a donation to these efforts please contact Noma Smyth or Carol Hoehne. If you make a donation through your offering please be sure to mark where you would like it to go. Thank you for your continued support. QUILTERS Our quilters are back in action every Monday at 10AM, come join! May 14-15 was the synod assemble for Southwest Washington Synod of the ELCA. – every two years. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______