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During the coronavirus pandemic when many of us are sequestered Spirit will continue to worship using technological tools such as live-streaming, Facebook, and YouTube. Our goal during this crisis is to maintain the closeness and sense of belonging that are the hallmarks of our worship at Spirit of the Desert. Each week we will livestream our Sunday worship service to enable you to fully participate in the service almost as if you were there in person. In addition, the service will be posted on YouTube each week for those unable to participate in "realtime." During the week, Father Lee will communicate with congregants via phone and email and publish prayers and reflections until we can meet and worship again face-to-face. Click this link to "Zoom to Worship." https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8590563010?pwd=a2xqRXNpUlVTREdxZGJyR2dtRjVvZz09
If that does not work for you, you can join us at this address: Zoom ID: 859 056 3010 Password: i5Ev3U Join by Phone: 1 669 900 9128 If you are unable to join us for a live-streamed service, a virtual version of Morning Prayer is available on YouTube. |
Tired of social distancing and virtual worship? We'll be back—as soon as it's safe!
Social distancing is a drag—especially when it forces you to miss church. We know you'll be back as soon as it's safe to gather again. A dancing priest from St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Tifton, GA performs a parody of "You'll Be Back" from the Broadway musical, Hamilton, turning King George's threat into a joyful promise.
Spirit of the Desert needs your pledges and contributions.
The fact that we're not able to meet in our regular worship space at the Kayenta Center for the Arts doesn't mean that Spirit can continue to function without your pledges and contributions. There are bills to pay even in the midst of a terrible pandemic. Please help us keep our "virtual" doors open by giving generously to Spirit of the Desert. Now, more than ever, we all need to support our church with our time, treasure and talents until we can meet "in person" again as a worship community.
Fifth Sunday Ministry continues during "virtual" worship.
As you are well aware, we have not been able to physically meet for worship since March 8. Because of that, we were not able to have our customary 5th Sunday collection for a designated local charity. March 29 was the 5th Sunday of that month. The special collection would have been for Switchpoint. As the need is especially great during this trying time, we would like to continue our practice of contributing to these organizations. If you would like to make a donation to Switchpoint, please make checks payable to SPIRIT OF THE DESERT with a designation that it is for Switchpoint, and mail it to: Spirit of the Desert P.O. Box 304 Santa Clara, UT 84765
St. Mark's Light in Darkness Contemplative Eucharist
Daily Morning Prayer at St. Mark's Cathedral on 3/15/20.
Presiding Bishop Curry's "Habits of Grace" Meditations
Tools for the faithful but technologically challenged:
Below are some video tutorials on using Zoom to join our virtual worship services. On Saturday of each week, you will receive an email with the Zoom address, a password, and all necessary worship materials. See you in Cyberspace!
Joining a Zoom meetingThis basic tutorial provides all you need to know about getting started with Zoom. Hint: It's much easier than you think. Once you're up and Zooming, you'll be able to participate in our virtual worship services on Sunday.
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Join on a smart phoneIf you don't have access to a computer, you can still join a Zoom session using a smart phone. This video tutorial will show you how,
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Join on a landline phoneDon't have a computer or a smart phone? No problem you can still join our worship service using you landline telephone. Here's how.
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Hosting a Zoom meetingThis tutorial will provide the information you need to host a meeting of your own. This would be a great way to conduct your own bible study or Lenten meditation.
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