Despite the announcement from @GovTimWalz today, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Saint Paul will continue to worship online for the foreseeable future, grounded in our gospel call to protect those who are most vulnerable among us. 1/3

"Loving our neighbor" in these times means refraining from gathering in person until it is safe for us to be together. Those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 have been the first to say, please, please stay home and keep each other healthy. 2/3

The church is not closed. The church is not a building, it is where the people are. Our ministry is different today, but we are cultivating community in new ways, our worship remains rich and vibrant, and we continue serving our neighbors and advocating for justice. 3/3