CELEBRATION GATHERINGS
​DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

weekly in person gatherings resume on june 6, 2021

10:30am at Las Americas ASPIRA Academy, 326 Ruthar Dr. Newark DE
With new gatherings come new explanations of Covid protocols, right? This is the unique reality right now. But first, I’d simply like to acknowledge that this next season will probably be a weird one, and there are times where we are just going to need to embrace the weirdness. As we work our way forward, some things may feel like they’re moving fast for some of you. For others, certain things will feel ridiculous (why a mask here, but not there??). I want to say, I get it. And I’m grateful that we are a community committed to walking together as disciples despite the challenging season this has been.  We can do all of this really well if we keep leading with grace and love. Yes, people have different opinions and comfort levels. But Jesus is our center, and what a joy to be gathering together again!  Let’s keep the heart of Jesus at the center and we’ll be just fine. I’ve seen so much of that already this year.

Here’s what you need to know for our Sunday gatherings:
  • Aspira, as a public school, requires masks for everyone entering the building, and we as a community will follow those requirements. This means as we enter and exit the building, we will wear masks. If we are in the hallways or bathroom, we will wear masks.
  • However, we have been given permission, as the only people who will be using the auditorium this summer, to not require masks in the auditorium. The auditorium will be a masks optional space. We ask people to walk in grace and appropriate caution, aware of your risk factors and current national and state recommendations. For some that may mean no masks, for others full masks and distancing, and for some, removing masks once they get seated as a family unit. Others may feel that joining us through Zoom remains their preferred option during this transition season. We will walk in grace with each other in our various comfort levels.
  • In keeping with the policies of local schools, all kids (over the age of 2), youth, and the adult leaders in the nursery and KidsLife will continue wearing masks in the nursery and KidsLife space, regardless of vaccine status. While under our care in those specific settings, we want families to be confident in the safety and security of their children. 

We are constantly reassessing our precautions and the guidance for local churches. We’ll inform you of any changes as they come. 

Thanks for continuing to love our Aspira neighbors, love one another, and love Jesus as we travel forward into what’s next. Jesus walks with us. I’m so looking forward to the coming months and the new opportunities they will provide for connection and compassion. 

Peace,
Keith ​

Parents, A little more information for you:

For those who aren’t ready or able to join us in person, our gatherings will be streamed on Zoom each Sunday, starting at 10:30am.