The big snowstorm hitting the east coast and mid-Atlantic states this weekend could mean that once more Churches will be closed because of the weather. In some places, this may be the third or fourth time this winter. The Diocese of Maryland posted these suggestions as to what to do when worship is canceled because of bad weather:
For the Clergy:
* Record and post your sermon online so parishioners can listen
* Post the text of your sermon so it can be read
* Get a head start on next week’s sermon
* Set up that FaceBook page or Twitter account that you’ve been meaning to get to and see how many parishioners friend or follow you
* Contact elderly and homebound parishioners – see how they are doing and find out if they need anything
* Check out the (your state’s emergency management) Web site for news, tips and information on disaster preparedness.
For the Laity:
* Click here for the Lessons of the Day and read them to yourself or aloud with your family
* Listen to the Daily Mediations as read by the Rev. Chip Lee of the Churches of Garrett County
* Curl up with a “good book” – The Holy Bible
* Revel in the beauty of the season
* Call a long-lost friend or family member and reconnect
* Make an online gift to your church
* Put your pledge check or plate donation in an envelope and mail it to your church
* Make an online gift to Episcopal Relief and Development or another charity
* Call a homebound or elderly member of your parish and chat