Join us for Worship on Sundays @ 10 am. We are on Facebook and in-person!
Following live streamed worship, the service will be posted on Facebook and on our website.
Holy Communion will be shared during the first Sunday of each month, so be sure to have your bread and cup ready to go!
Following live streamed worship, the service will be posted on Facebook and on our website.
Holy Communion will be shared during the first Sunday of each month, so be sure to have your bread and cup ready to go!
Letter from Pastor Julie
Greetings COTC Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I write with the news of updated COTC pandemic guidelines. With the new CDC protocols, Session has approved new guidelines for all gatherings and facility users (see below).
As we begin to return to a new normal, however, I desire that we think of this more as ‘moving forward’ into the new future before us. God has been faithful through this pandemic and it would be almost a reject of God’s faithfulness to think we can return to what we had done and been before. This is a new time, a new era, a future of new possibilities. And in this ‘moving forward’ moment of celebrating God’s faithfulness throughout all the ups and downs of the generations, I find myself turning to God in praise.
This new pivot in how we gather may come with hesitation for some or with celebration for others—depending on your situation. Regardless, we celebrate God’s faithfulness to us throughout all of life’s ups and downs. So let us take a moment to praise God, using the words of Psalm 148:
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed. Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and women alike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the LORD!
New Pandemic Guidelines:
Masks –
· Masks are no longer required for people who are fully vaccinated. (But you can still wear them if you prefer.)
· Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks.
· It will be up to the facility users how they will monitor this.
Social Distancing –
· The sanctuary will continue to have a socially distanced section for people who are not vaccinated.
· Facility users are asked to provide a socially distanced section for people who are not vaccinated.
No Longer Required –
· It is no longer required to take temperatures of attendees.
· The extra cleaning of tables or chairs down after use is no longer required.
· Additional individual cleaning of the bathroom stalls is no longer required.
Air Flow –
· Doors and windows should remain open while rooms are being used.
· The Sanctuary will have the ceiling fans moving air upward and the attic exhaust fan will be on for worship.
· Facility users—the fans may be used but must NOT be pointed at people. They are to only be pointed toward an open door so it blows air outside. This allows for outside air to circulate into the room from other open doors or windows.
Sign in –
· COTC Worshippers, please continue to sign in when you enter the facility.
· Facility users can decide for themselves if they wish to continue to have a sign in sheet.
Offering and Communion for COTC Worshippers –
· COTC will continue to have the offering plate in the narthex next to the sign in table.
· Communion will continue to be shared with the pre-packaged communion elements.
Blessings & Joy,
Julie
Greetings COTC Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I write with the news of updated COTC pandemic guidelines. With the new CDC protocols, Session has approved new guidelines for all gatherings and facility users (see below).
As we begin to return to a new normal, however, I desire that we think of this more as ‘moving forward’ into the new future before us. God has been faithful through this pandemic and it would be almost a reject of God’s faithfulness to think we can return to what we had done and been before. This is a new time, a new era, a future of new possibilities. And in this ‘moving forward’ moment of celebrating God’s faithfulness throughout all the ups and downs of the generations, I find myself turning to God in praise.
This new pivot in how we gather may come with hesitation for some or with celebration for others—depending on your situation. Regardless, we celebrate God’s faithfulness to us throughout all of life’s ups and downs. So let us take a moment to praise God, using the words of Psalm 148:
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed. Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and women alike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the LORD!
New Pandemic Guidelines:
Masks –
· Masks are no longer required for people who are fully vaccinated. (But you can still wear them if you prefer.)
· Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks.
· It will be up to the facility users how they will monitor this.
Social Distancing –
· The sanctuary will continue to have a socially distanced section for people who are not vaccinated.
· Facility users are asked to provide a socially distanced section for people who are not vaccinated.
No Longer Required –
· It is no longer required to take temperatures of attendees.
· The extra cleaning of tables or chairs down after use is no longer required.
· Additional individual cleaning of the bathroom stalls is no longer required.
Air Flow –
· Doors and windows should remain open while rooms are being used.
· The Sanctuary will have the ceiling fans moving air upward and the attic exhaust fan will be on for worship.
· Facility users—the fans may be used but must NOT be pointed at people. They are to only be pointed toward an open door so it blows air outside. This allows for outside air to circulate into the room from other open doors or windows.
Sign in –
· COTC Worshippers, please continue to sign in when you enter the facility.
· Facility users can decide for themselves if they wish to continue to have a sign in sheet.
Offering and Communion for COTC Worshippers –
· COTC will continue to have the offering plate in the narthex next to the sign in table.
· Communion will continue to be shared with the pre-packaged communion elements.
Blessings & Joy,
Julie
Donations and Pledges
Please consider making a donation or pledge via our online Donate page, or mail in a check to our address listed below. Despite our building being closed due to the pandemic, your donations continue to support the ongoing ministry of COTC which is beginning to take on new opportunities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ!
In quickly moving times, we are dedicated to ‘walking together’ through these difficult days, so here are a couple of other opportunities to help those in need:
Zoom Gatherings
Connecting in this time of physical distancing is vital to our remaining connected in life giving ways. Zoom Gatherings can be accessed with a computer, a tablet, a smart phone, or by calling in on your regular phone. We gather every week on Tuesdays at 11 am; and Thursdays at 9 am. Contact Pastor Julie for Zoom sign-in information.
Please consider making a donation or pledge via our online Donate page, or mail in a check to our address listed below. Despite our building being closed due to the pandemic, your donations continue to support the ongoing ministry of COTC which is beginning to take on new opportunities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ!
In quickly moving times, we are dedicated to ‘walking together’ through these difficult days, so here are a couple of other opportunities to help those in need:
- The Schaumburg Senior Barn may be able to help seniors who are in need of food. Their number is: 847-524-7496.
- The Schaumburg Food pantry continues to be in desperate need. Here is how you can help:
- The Schaumburg Food Pantry is taking curbside donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to 1 pm. Please take donations directly to their location at: 1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
- Donate to the Township Food Pantry through our Amazon wish list! Simply follow this link, order our most needed items and ship them to our building at One Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates. Their wish list can be found here: https://amzn.to/2MJXMpk
Zoom Gatherings
Connecting in this time of physical distancing is vital to our remaining connected in life giving ways. Zoom Gatherings can be accessed with a computer, a tablet, a smart phone, or by calling in on your regular phone. We gather every week on Tuesdays at 11 am; and Thursdays at 9 am. Contact Pastor Julie for Zoom sign-in information.
Wednesday Bible Study
We meet every Wednesday at noon. EVERYONE is invited to join us!! Contact Pastor Julie for Zoom sign-in information. Check the schedule to see passages we will be discussing.
