Drive-in and Facebook services will remain for now at Tanum Forest Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay, but Pastor Peter Mannoja believes some people need a little bit more. Like many churches, Tanum Forest shut its doors back in March due to the pandemic and has kept them closed for safety purposes. They recently reopened for small groups under 10 for its grief and divorce care support groups. By providing socially distanced space in its fellowship hall, checking symptoms at the door, and requiring masks, Mannoja feels they can reach out to those who have been hurting for the last six months.

You can reach out to Tanum Forest Lutheran Church to join one of the support groups. Mannoja is happy with what they can offer now despite the unknown in the future and that his traditional Lutheran church is okay with the changes that have been forced to be made. The church council will decide in the future when it is safe to welcome people back inside for services.