COVID Guidelines and Plans for Gatherings

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(updated 5.18.21)

Guidelines beginning May 23, 2021:

-If you are showing possible COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who is showing symptoms, we ask that you do not join in-person gatherings.

-If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, we ask that you do not join in-person gatherings. 

Face Coverings – On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control announced new guidelines for mask wearing. Fully vaccinated persons can go without masks in most indoor and all outdoor settings. Because vaccines are easily accessible in our area for those 12 and older, those who choose to be vaccinated have the opportunity to do so. With this in mind, we are lifting our mask requirements for our gatherings as a faith community. While children under the age of 12 are not able to be vaccinated at this point, we know that the severe risk with COVID is very low in children. So, we will not be requiring masks for children’s activities.

Each person is free to make the decision that is right for them in regards to mask wearing. We will not be asking to see your vaccination card to go maskless. We also want you to know that If you would like to continue wearing a mask, please be free to do so. 

We encourage everyone to be loving and respectful as we make this transition. Please be considerate and stay socially distanced as you relate with each other until you can ask what feels comfortable to the person you are relating with.

Social Distancing We will continue to keep chairs distanced in the sanctuary for our worship gatherings. While we are at a much better place in this pandemic, the COVID virus is still active, so we want to continue to be mindful of ways to help reduce the spread in the case of a possible infection.

Smaller group gatherings and programs inside the church building

Please make reservations with the church office if you would like to hold a gathering inside the building to determine availability and appropriate room size for your group. Please follow the above guidelines when meeting inside the church building in smaller group settings. 

As smaller groups meet together, we encourage you to have conversations with those present to discern together what is wise for all gathered in regards to wearing masks and social distancing. It is important to honor others by talking about everyone’s needs in the gathered group.