Roberta Jantzi Egli
As a former communicable disease registered nurse with a local county health department, I certainly understand the anxiety regarding what is now an official global pandemic. Should we cancel this month’s Messy Church? How do we keep messy fingers clean if we decide to proceed with our Messy Church? There are many questions that many of you have been asking. Recommendations are changing quickly but this is the latest.
First, follow the guidelines of your specific denomination and local health departments regarding the decision to cancel or postpone your monthly Messy Church.
Second, find ways to connect with your Messy Church Community during this time of uncertainty.
- Pick up your cell phone and call anyone you are worried about
- Reach out via social media to stay connected with your Messy Church families
- Pray for each other and especially the global Messy Church movement with special attention to those areas that are especially hit hard with this virus
- Share your prayers with one another via social media
Third, stay informed with current science. Here are some great resources. World Health Organization and Centers For Disease Control.
Last but not least, you are invited to join in a brainstorming conversation with other members of the Messy Church USA network. A Zoom call has been set up for Monday, March 16th, 2020 at 1 pm Pacific Daylight time. Here is the link that you can use to join in, https://zoom.us/j/5417603909
If you have not used zoom before you will need to download the free software prior to the call on your phone or computer at https://zoom.us/support/download
I am praying for you as you and your Messy teams lead your communities during this time. Don’t forget that there is nothing that can separate us from God’s love.
Grace and Peace, Roberta