UPDATE ABOUT MEETING IN PERSON

January 20, 2021 - by Jason Earle,Executive Director

Happy New Year! We pray that you had a good Christmas season as you celebrated Emmanuel- God with us!

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Our team continues to monitor local virus conditions as infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to be elevated. Frederick County Public Schools (and other Maryland counties) have delayed the launch of a hybrid model. Governor Hogan just announced the progression of the vaccine roll-out plan and hopefully this will significantly improve the situation.

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We will have more details about our in-person gathering plan in February. As we are actively planning for the re-launch of in-person worship gatherings, we are preparing our weekend serving teams. It’s critical that we have enough people to serve in order to enable weekly services. There will be indoor and outdoor opportunities depending on your comfort level.

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If you’re interested in exploring a weekend serving opportunity, please visit www.damascus.com/volunteer or email damascus@damascus.com. We especially could use support on our tech team and there are roles that don’t require much training! (camera operator, clicking through slides, set up/tear down, etc.)

We can’t wait to be back together in-person again! Stay tuned for additional updates. Please know we are praying that you would be experiencing the peace, hope and joy of Jesus in your hearts!

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

INDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES

December 14, 2020 - by Jason Earle,Executive Director

As you know, we have paused indoor services out of an abundance of love and caution for our congregation and local community as the virus hits record infections and hospitalizations. Local leaders continue to urge strong caution and have been imposing increased restrictions in order to combat the spread and manage hospital capacity. No matter what, we trust that God is in control and that He is with us in the most difficult circumstances.  
 
In mid-January, we will review how virus data is trending, whether our weekend serving teams can fill key roles and current county and state guidelines to determine whether to resume indoor services in February.  We hope to launch a modified Children’s Ministry program when we begin meeting in-person again.  
 
Small groups such as AlieNation, Alcoholics Anonymous and I Believe In Me (IBM), continue to have permission to meet in the building, following social distancing and masking protocols.  We will re-assess as any new state and local guidelines are released.
 
Feel free to check out the most recent analysis from our medical advisory team which is also contained on this page. We are grateful for your prayers and support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to if you need prayer or support. Be praying for the DRCC community- that we all draw nearer to Jesus in this advent season.

Grateful that we have Emmanuel- God With Us!

COVID DATA UPDATE

December 8, 2020

An update was prepared by the Coronavirus Advisory Subcommittee for the Elders of Damascus Road Community Church.  It represents the best information we have at this time. The intent is informational and specific situations should be addressed with the medical provider.  Download the update here.