July 27, 2021

Dear TSP community, neighbours, and friends, I hope this note finds you well, and having a restful and rejuvenating summer. With Ontario well into Step Three of its reopening plan and September just around the corner, I wanted to provide an update on our plans for Sunday services at TSP.  During August, and on September 5th, we will continue to worship on Zoom. As we have done for decades, we will welcome our friends from Bloor Street to worship with us for August. September 12th will be a Welcome Back Sunday like no other. I'm excited to say that we intend to resume in-person services that Sunday! What should I expect when I come to worship? When you arrive, you will be asked to provide your contact information for contact tracing purposes. Seating in the sanctuary will not be pre-assigned.  Rather, you will find clusters of seats marked as available. One, two, three, and four seats will be clustered together. Please find a cluster of seats that matches the size of your household/bubble. If you are able, please try to sit in the balcony to allow more room on the main floor for those with mobility issues. Please also remember that clusters have been spaced apart to maintain social distancing. Your mask must be worn at all times during the service. Although our wonderful soloists will provide musical leadership, there will be no congregational singing for the foreseeable future. If you wish, soft humming under your mask will be permitted. After the service, please exit the building. Coffee Hour will remain online, at 2pm Sunday afternoons. What if I am unable to come to worship or don't feel ready? I'm thrilled to say that a long-standing goal of ours is being achieved.We are in the process of purchasing the equipment necessary to be able to live-stream our services online. I anticipate live-streaming will begin in the early fall. I'm truly looking forward to seeing you on September 12th.  Please don't hesitate to email me at chair@trinitystpauls.ca if you have any questions. Blessings, Colin Phillips Chair of the Church Board