laying on of hands

When physical touch is impossible

Our congregation has been worshiping virtually since last year. We had a few good months of outdoor worship, but colder weather meant back to virtual worship. And that meant reimagining one of our favorite Sundays of the new year: Ordination and Installation Sunday.

When physical touch is impossible

A Virginia congregation created handprint stoles as a way to virtually lay on hands on newly installed elders and deacons.