The First Congregational Church of Lyme.

LYME — First Congregational Church of Lyme Pastor Susan Olson has announced details of changes to upcoming church services as follws:

1) There will be a modified in-person worship on Sunday, March 15.  Emily Bjornberg will preach this Sunday.  There will be no passing of the peace, no coffee hour, and the collection plate will be passed in a manner that eliminates touching.  Congregants are encouraged to stay home, though, if feeling at all sick or not comfortable with attending.

2) The church will be closed on Sunday, March 22.  Pastor Susan Olson will post a modified worship service online instead.  This short video will include a scripture reading, a short sermon and a pastoral prayer.

3) The church does not know when it will open after that.  It will take the guidance of local health departments, their denomination and local peers in mind.  The church will keep everyone informed via newsletters.

4) The church is looking for ways to reach out in love to their neighbors that may be in need as the pandemic expands.  There will be more details on that once it is known.