A New Way of Worship- Pastor Beth Ann Cook

​A New Way of Worship
 
Reopening for in person worship July 12 is an exciting event in our church! 
 
Your health and safety—and the health and safety of others—is our top priority.  Here are some protocols we have put in place to keep all of us safe:
 

• Social Distancing - Please practice social distancing at all times.
• Masks – It is expected that you wear a mask as you enter and leave the sanctuary to protect yourself and others.
• Parking – You may park wherever you want, but you may have a longer walk to the door. Don’t forget about street parking and angle parking on 8th Street as options.
• Entry Doors - Everyone who is able will enter through the side (East) door to the narthex. If you need to use the elevator, you may enter through the door by the office. The purpose of this is to protect the areas used by Little Children’s Ministry.
• Greeters - Greeters will be outside the entry doors to help guide you.
• Hand Sanitizer - Hand sanitizer will be placed at the Welcome Center by the Narthex. Please use it before entering the sanctuary.
• Bulletins – Bulletins will be given to you by an usher as you enter. Please take them with you as you leave.
• Communion – Beth Ann is pleased to offer communion for the first time in four months. A small cup and wafer will be handed to you as you enter the sanctuary.
• Seating – Please allow at least six feet of space between you or your family unit and others.
• Offering – No plates will be passed. A collection box will be just inside the sanctuary doors.
• Restrooms – Use the small restroom across from the side sanctuary door if possible. Alcohol wipes will be present for you to clean before you exit.
• Children – Nursery care will be provided for young children.
• Virtual Worship - Online worship via Facebook Live and Wednesday call in prayer will continue to be available for those vigilant about social distancing.
• Travel to Hot Spots - Vacation destinations are opening  back up.  If you travel to an area with a higher concentration of COVID-19 cases, please self quarantine from attending in person services for 2 weeks after your return for the safety of everyone.  
• Reevaluation - We will continue to reevaluate the situation as it evolves.  We hope to return to our normal worship times with two services as soon as possible.  The decision to do that will depend in part on the number of people attending on Sunday mornings.

 
I am looking forward to worshipping together on Sunday morning!  I praise God for the way He has sustained us as a faith community during this difficult season.
 
Blessings and peace,
Pastor Beth Ann
 

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