Passing the Peace
Before March of 2020 the congregation of First Baptist would take a few moments after the announcements each Sunday to welcome one another with hugs and handshakes. It was a warm, sincere, loving expression that made some introverts nervous, but it was not the formal âPassing of the Peaceâ that many âhigh churchâ congregations would know and cherish. This year has brought significant challenges in relating to one another. Our precautions for safety and health in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic are a way of showing that we care, but they may or may not be received in the ...