The BPC Session has voted unanimously to suspend all in-person activities at BPC (including worship) effective Friday, March 13. Still, we are offering many ways to communicate and engage in community. Please note that the material not in red on this page applies to “ordinary time” at BPC, and as we all know, this is extraordinary time. So pay attention to what is in red for now (and to key links, which are green), and thank you for your ongoing grace, support, and all the ways you continue to “be church” to a world that so desperately needs it.
Worship, Prayer, and Pastoral Time
1.) Worship
We have reserved the Zoom Room for Sunday morning worship at 10:00 am, now through the end of May.
Here is the standing link to this service: https://zoom.us/j/512606078?pwd=R1lQTDd3bm9ySFRlNGN1T1d0SkgrZz09
2.) Psalms, Prayers, (not on the) Premises: Midweek Prayers
We have reserved the Zoom Room for Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m., now through the end of May for quiet, reflective prayer time.
Here is the standing link to this gathering: https://zoom.us/j/266726287?pwd=cld0MnFncXRPNEs3Ty9qTm9HbkNSdz09
3.) Coffee Talk: Pastor David’s Office Hours
David will be available Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., for virtual office hours. David will be online and available for pastoral conversations and prayer time. You are welcome to “stop by.” Here is the standing link to this meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/687638707?pwd=R1pmbkhrQzEvaUN0MmJsZ3VUbGxTZz09
How Can We Help You?
The BPC deacons are working to connect with people with resources. If you are sick or need assistance getting groceries, medications, or just could use a friendly connection, we are here: Write office@burkepreschurch.org
Adults and Children: Spiritual Growth
Godly Play will be offered twice weekly in the coming weeks. All are welcome to join the “circle” on Zoom — children and families, youth, adults. We will gather and welcome one another, hear and see a story, and then wonder together. You will be invited — during the wondering time — to chime in out loud, via chat, or just inside your own head. Each session stands on its own, so you are welcome to join whenever you are available. We are offering a Wednesday Afternoon Godly Play, Faces of Easter (Lent series) at 4:30 pm, and a Sunday Afternoon Godly Play, Stories for the Soul
at 4:00 PM. Contact Spiritual Growth Director Arlene Decina to be added to the email distribution list: arlene@burkepreschurch.org
Youth
Youth Connections is staying true to its purpose of connecting youth to community, mission, and God. We’re gathering online throughout the week, with time set aside to just hang out, study the Bible, and do all kinds of fun stuff together (Minecraft! Bob Ross Painting!) We’re building the track as we go, so contact Youth Ministries Pastor Adam Ogg (Adam@burkepreschurch.org) if you would like to get looped into communications.
March 11 Coronavirus Letter to the Congregation
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Community
Worshiping, working, studying, and playing together cultivates the community at Burke Presbyterian Church!
There are many occasions for fellowship through church-wide events, small group activities, and more.
Care
The Burke Presbyterian Church family is nourished and supported during difficult times.
The Board of Deacons: Members of BPC are served by Deacons, a group that has been elected to focus on congregational and pastoral care.
Prayer Ministry: The Prayer Ministry Team offers an opportunity for prayer in the Meditation Room following each Sunday worship service.
Stephen Ministry: Stephen Ministers are lay Christians who seek to bring Christ’s healing love to people who are lonely, grieving, ill, new parents or experiencing other major stresses in life such as divorce, retirement, or other difficult problems.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Burke/Springfield AA meets each Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. in Room 23.
