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Friends, 

This morning, I had the privilege of gathering with pastors in the city for a time of fellowship and acapella worship under a big outdoor tent. What a gift it was to be in the presence of God together with sisters and brothers in Christ! The joy of a room (or tent, in the case) full of voices belting out songs like “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine” and “God I Look to You” was palpable. We have indeed missed a lot over these past fifteen months of pandemic life. Fortunately, what we have missed does not define what it means to be Christ’s gathered body. It’s our relationships and God’s gracious work amongst us that make our life together such a treasure. Yet, many of us do look forward to meeting in-person once again.

This Sunday marks the first Sunday since March 2020 where we will be able to worship in-person together. We are so excited to gather with those who have registered to attend, while we continue to broadcast the service to those joining us over the livestream at wcfchurch.org/live. 

Don’t worry. You can register and check-in upon arrival (as well as give and view the church directory) through the WCF’s Church Center app. If you don’t already have the Church Center app on your mobile device, download it here: https://churchcenter.com/install

What to expect when you arrive:

  • Enter from the Tower entrance or the wheelchair-accessible Annex ramp entrance off 9th St NE
  • In the Narthex (lobby), check in with an usher at the Welcome Table where you’ll be able to do the following:
    • Show an usher your QR code after checking in with the Church Center app. Here's a video to show you how to use the app. Don’t worry, if you have registered ahead of time, we’ll also have a print-out of your names available as well. Parents can also pick up nametags for children checking into the nursery here as well.
    • Pick up a wristband that will indicate your contact and distance preference while you’re participating in the worship service
    • Pick up pre-packaged communion elements for use during the service.
    • Proceed to the seating area that best matches your preference (right side = those who wish to maintain physical distancing and left-side = those who are more comfortable being closer to others.

For the latest details about our reopening, please head here: wcfchurch.org/updates

I look forward to worshipping together you in-person and online this Sunday. We continue our Third Way sermon series looking at “Foundations for Talking about Gender and Sexuality.” As an advisory to parents of young children, this will be the final week that adult-themed content will be in the sermon.

Peace and blessings,

Pastor Andrew