COVID-19 Update – Worship Services Suspended

Dear Friends,

As of Friday March 13 the Ministry of Health of the Province of Ontario has issued directives that recommend “the immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 250 people.” In response to this, the Provincial House of Bishops has decided that the time has come to suspend public worship in the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario, including the Diocese of Toronto.

Until further notice, and starting Sunday, March 15, 2020, the College of Bishops is cancelling all corporate worship and all other gatherings in our churches. This decision is made with a heavy heart, not out of a sense of fear but in confidence that it is the right, safe and caring decision to make for the Church, and for the world, at this time. For us at St George’s this includes Sunday morning’s 8:30 and 10:30 Celebrations, Wednesday morning’s 10:00 Celebration, and Wednesday’s evening’s Church by Candlelight. And as communicated yesterday all other non-worship gatherings remain suspended.

Although we cannot gather for corporate worship, it has never been more important that we lift our prayers and praises to a merciful God, and to exercise care and charity for ourselves and our neighbours. Please continue in your personal devotions, privately and with your family, particularly on Sunday. Pray for this situation and for those most affected by it, especially the sick. Check in by telephone or email with others, particularly the isolated and vulnerable.

Also be assured that the clergy of St George’s on the Hill will continue to provide pastoral care as we are able, and according to the guidelines that were communicated to you on Friday.

We are also committed to providing a worship experience that you can access online. As such this Sunday at 10:30 we will live stream a short service of worship. This can be accessed through the St George’s on-the Hill Website, Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR ONLINE SERVICES

As we communicated yesterday we urge all to respond to COVID 19 with compassion, prevention, and prayer.

The Rector and Churchwardens

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