Update September 8 2021:
On Sundays we currently have a 10:30am Eucharist service that is offered both in-person (outside on the hill, or in the sanctuary if raining) and livestreamed over Zoom. For the in-person option, face coverings and physical distancing are required.
Eucharist Service
Sundays at 10:30am
Our Eucharist service is offered in-person (meeting outside on the hill, or in case of rain inside the sanctuary) and is simultaneously livestreamed over Zoom for those who cannot or do not wish to attend in person. If you’d like to take part in the Zoom, just email Rev. Michael and ask to be added to our mailing list and you’ll get an invitation.
For those who would like to support us financially during this time:
Alternatively, you may send an e-transfer to office@churchofthetransfiguration.ca
We thank everyone for their support!
A few additional notes:
- COVID-19 Guidelines for In-Person Worship – Diocesan Amber Stage
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As we reopen for in-person worship, please take a moment to review the guidelines that our Diocese has given us to follow. Thank you for your understanding and help as we work together to keep everyone safe!
Registration: When you arrive, please visit the registration desk. At registration, you will a) be screened for any COVID symptoms, b) give information for contract tracing purposes, c) sanitize your hands, and d) receive a service bulletin.
Masks & Face Coverings: Please wear a mask or face covering while on church grounds. Masks may be removed outdoors when seated physically distanced from others; at all other times, masks and face coverings should be worn.
Communion: At communion, please come down the middle aisle, maintaining a distance from others. Wear your mask or face covering. Hold out your hands to receive the bread from the celebrant; then, please move 2m to the side, where you may take off your mask, consume the bread, replace your mask, and sanitize your hands before returning to your seat. At this time, only the bread will be distributed to the congregation.
Congregational Singing: Unfortunately congregational singing is not currently permitted.
Offering: At this time the offering plate cannot be passed from person to person; instead, the offering plate is on a table near the registration desk. We also have a SquareUp reader for credit and debit donations. Offerings may be made before or after the service.
Children’s Ministry: We are not currently offering separate children’s ministry programming; children are invited to remain with their parents or guardians in the service.
Coffee Hour: We are not permitted to share food or beverages. You are welcome to bring your own water bottles.
Washrooms: Washroom access is available. Washrooms may be accessed by the doors off the driveway, or by the accessible chapel door around the eastern side of the parking lot. Please wear a mask or face covering while indoors and maintain a 2m distance from others.
- If you would like to be on our emailing list to receive important updates, please email Michael.
- We realize this is a difficult time, so please reach out to Rev. Michael if you would like spiritual care or have any pastoral needs.
- Our church office will also be closed to in-person meetings during this time; however, you may leave a message at 416-489-7798 or email the administrator at office@churchofthetransfiguration.ca
- We encourage everyone to practice frequent handwashing, social distancing, and also to look out for one another, particularly the vulnerable and elderly.