Dear Mt. Tabor Church Family & Friends,

The session of MTPC decided to suspend all public gatherings in the building until it is safe to gather again. In this, we participate with our state, our nation and our world in slowing the path of the Corona virus. In this, we give life and hope, especially to the most vulnerable. We will continue to update this site as more information comes from the Oregon Health Authority and our church leaders.

While public gatherings are suspended, we will be offering opportunities to gather online through the Zoom platform. One can participate in a Zoom meeting by computer, tablet, smart phone, or one can dial in to participate with audio only. We will email links to the congregation and encourage you to share them with your friends, who also need support and human interaction during these times.

What we offer for these times:

• Sunday – Worship at 10 a.m.
• Sunday – Night Prayer, 8-8:30 p.m.
• Monday – Knitting Together, noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Thursday – Midday Prayer, noon to 12:30 p.m.

Let me know if you would like to receive the Zoom links for these services, and more as scheduled. ()

Zoom:

When you click on the link you will be prompted to download the Zoom app, then you will be given the choice of joining by your device’s audio and video. We loved our first experience of Zoom on March 15. It suits our congregation well, as we are quite and interactive congregation and Zoom supports this well. And we are still learning how to use all the features. Let us have grace with each other in the learning.

So that you know what to expect: The gatherings will not have all the elements of the usual church services. It is not live-streaming a regular church service. We will all be able to participate –  pray, talk about our concerns for the world, read scripture and discuss it, and generally, encourage each other.

Thank you for your faith and hope. Together, we will get through this uncharted territory. No matter where the journey takes us, God is already there, loving us beyond what we can hope or imagine. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4)

Social distancing means keeping physical distance, but not community connection. These are times when we need each other. We will learn new ways to use our words to encourage and even to heal. We will pray together on the phone or online. We will write notes and emails. When you think of someone, give them a call. That may have been the Holy Spirit catching your attention.

So, let’s “keep in touch,”
Pastor Carley