The Shallowford Presbyterian Church offered a two-part mini-retreat on discovering mindfulness practice.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Jan. 23, the Shallowford Presbyterian Church encouraged the public to join the two-part mini-retreat via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 27, and Thursday, Feb. 3.
According to the post, the two-part mini-retreat focused on discovering the benefits of mindfulness practice.
The church said the retreat was held on Thursday, Jan. 27, and Thursday, Feb. 3 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church said the two-part mini-retreat focused on discovering anew the benefits of the mindfulness practice.
Those interested participants may register online.
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They may also visit the Shallowford Presbyterian Church’s Facebook page.
Online Worship
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church hosted an online worship service amid of COVID-19 pandemic.
To minimize the spread of COVID-19 infections, the Shallowford Presbyterian Church released guidance for online worship and outdoor communions on Facebook.
According to the church, an online worship service was held on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m.
At 2 p.m., an outdoor communion was also held, according to the church.
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church invited the public to bring their own chair, dress warmly, and attend a 20-minute prayer and liturgy service.
The church urged attendees to park in the lower parking lot or along the perimeter of the higher parking lot and meet near the portico in the upper parking lot.
Meanwhile, the Presbyterian church has stated that on Saturday, January 15, it would hold online worship.
In-person worship took place in the sanctuary on Sunday, January 23 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to the announcement. Only 150 people were allowed to participate, and masks and social distance will be necessary.
Those interested in learning more about this topic can go to the Shallowford Presbyterian Church's Facebook page.
Church’s Giving Market
The Shallowford Presbyterian Church has asked the public to give to the church's alternative giving market over the holiday season.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Dec. 9, Shallowford Presbyterian Church requested assistance and advised that people consider donating to Shallowford's alternative giving market, which supports the church's 10 mission partners.
According to the church's post, everyone needs a little hope, and this was a terrific way to support someone over the holiday season.
People can make a difference this Christmas by donating to shallowford.org/alternative-giving through Dec. 31.
On Sunday, Dec. 12, the Shallowford Presbyterian Church held its annual "Sounds of Christmas" program.
The annual concert was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The free community concert featured an instrumental ensemble and the Shallowford unified choirs, according to the church's website.
The training was available in both in-person and online modes, according to the church.
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According to its website, the Shallowford Presbyterian Church is a faith community and congregation dedicated to worship, care, mission, and spiritual growth.
Every Sunday at 8:30 a.m., the church will hold a 30-minute service in the chapel with scripture, hymns, and a sermon. Early risers and those wanting a more intimate worship experience will like this session.
The church will provide several opportunities for people of all ages to learn about, understand, and apply Christianity in their daily lives during worship and Sunday School events.
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