The Anglican Church of the Valley paused services and other activities for more than two months in the spring of 2020.  In person worship returned after that with services in the large community room so that social distancing could be effected. In the months since, we have gradually added more normalcy to our services and, on Easter 2021, returned to regular worship with music in the sanctuary of the Temple.  It was good to be back.  Our move was facilitated by the fact that essentially all members of the church had been vaccinated.


Given the growing incidence of COVID in the Staunton and Augusta County area this fall, we are continuing to administer the wine in the Eucharist using individual cups, and the priest and server remain masked for communion.


At this time we are asking those in attendance to socially distance as much as reasonable and to remain in the pews during the passing of the Peace.  Mask wearing is optional at this time.  While almost all members of the church have been vaccinated and do not have to wear masks, we must remember that some – for medical or personal reasons – will continue to wear them.  We welcome all – masked or unmasked. 


Our Sunday Bible Study resumed this summer in the community hall and we again are holding coffee/social hour following the service - also in the community hall.  As a Christian family, we each need to be aware of the feelings of others regarding the COVID and initiate contact only when clearly welcomed. 

I thank you in advance for your cooperation and I ask for your patience as we try to keep everyone safe. Hopefully, we can return to a normal service process in the coming months.

Blessings to all,

Alan+