Preparing to Return to the Sanctuary

 

Preparing for Sunday:

There will be two options for worship, our virtual service and a return to the Sanctuary.

Worship will resume at 10am this Sunday with the following rules put in place:

1.       Ceiling fans will be going constantly and doors left open as ventilation is the first line of defense against the virus in public gatherings.

2.       Everyone must wear a mask.

1.       Please have wipes or other cleaning materials for personal use.

3.       Only sit where there is a hymnbook on the pew.

4.       In the sanctuary and outside the sanctuary, social distancing of at least 6 feet must be observed.

5.       “High risk” portions of the service will not return until after the pandemic

a.       Children’s Time

b.       The Passing of the Peace will be to wave.

c.       Singing will be kept to a minimum-doing research for safely doing church has shown that singing broadcasts far more potential for infection than speaking. 

6.       If someone needs the restroom, we ask them to wipe down before and after they use it.  We are asking people only to use the restroom in the hall behind the Sanctuary. 

7.       There will be an offering plate set up to receive tithes and gifts.