In Church In Person

 

In the last two years because of Covid restrictions, we went to Nassau Presbyterian Church just once for an in person service when our friends' grandson was baptized.  We had been to in person services in South Bend--both in the sanctuary and outside--when we were there last fall.   Last week we decided it was time to get off our couch and go to church again.  We had worshipped every week via livestream however even checking in on the virtual fellowship pad. 

Worshipping in person takes some planning because you can't just drive up to our church on the main street in Princeton, park the car, and walk inside.  We parked in the municipal parking garage and walked several blocks to church.  We masked up and found seats in the every other row seating options.  

It was good to be worshipping with others again.  I was happy to sing with others although my glasses kept steaming up as I dealt with mask issues.   We feel like newcomers at church even after two years because Covid has made it difficult to feel like we belonged.  However, we were happy to greet and be greeted by two couples from the Lenten small groups we had joined and by our friends from Raleigh days many years ago, the Moorheads.  Fellowship should not be the primary reason to go to worship but it is good to see and greet familiar faces.

Next week?  We shall see.  We were warned that it will be alumni weekend at the university and that may cause more congestion for parking.  We were also reminded several times that summer worship times are starting with one service only at 10 am.