Beginning in January 2023, Grinnell’s Mayflower Community will change the way it offers worship services to residents and guests. For many years, somewhat curtailed during the pandemic, Chapel services have been offered every Tuesday morning. Led by local clergy or other persons of faith, the 30-minute service included a message, songs, and meditation or prayer.…
A special Lenten Chapel service was held in The Mayflower Community on Tuesday, March 29th. The every-Tuesday worship event usually features a worship leader with a message, music, and prayer. Today, that pattern was expanded to feature musical performances with scripture reading interludes. The musicians were Jean Libbey on cello, Diane Eberhart on violin, and…
So, how do you worship during the pandemic? Houses of worship closed. Social distancing. Face masks. Restrained singing. Limited pastoral visits. It is difficult. As some houses of worship are slowly reopening, the safest venue continues to be ONLINE. In addition, some faith groups are finding ways to gather safely. As you can see in…
Every Week! Today, the temperature is dropping, rain is expected to turn to snow, and the wind is gusting. Not a great time to be outdoors—for church or exercise. For those living at Mayflower, our indoor system of tunnels, breezeways, and a skywalk provide a cozy walking path of three city blocks without backtracking. Each…