January 2021 Plans for In-Person Gatherings
EPMC January 2021 Plans for In-Person Gatherings (updated 1.5.21)
On January 4, 2021, the temporary PA state mitigation efforts that went into effect on December 12 expired and we will return to meeting in person for our Sunday morning worship gatherings on January 10. In order for us to continue meeting in person, we will need to be diligent with social distancing, wearing face coverings and practicing good hygiene. Thank you
for your adherence to our guidelines below.
We are looking forward to what God has in store for us as we embark on this new year. Together, we are creating something new as we continue learning to live and love like Jesus.
The BRIDGE Team
(Keith Blank, Josh Buser, Chelsea Delp, Jonathan Kilheffer, Katrina Shenk, Derrick Stoltzfus)
January 2021 Guidelines:
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 or is being tested for COVID-19, we ask that you do not join in-person gatherings.
We ask that you follow the rules of quarantine for travel recommendations by our state government.
Face Coverings are required to be worn by every person two years and older for any indoor gathering held within our church building. There are exceptions for a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that makes it unreasonable for a person to maintain a face covering. Face Coverings are available at our main entrance.
Social Distancing is important when we are meeting in person.
Hygiene Please wash your hands, use available hand sanitizers and refrain from touching your face.
Sunday Morning Worship Gatherings – 9:30am
Our Worship Gatherings will begin at 9:30am. Beginning January 10, we will offer in-person and live-streaming of our worship service. Livestream will continue on the East Petersburg Mennonite Church Facebook page. Click here to view live at 9:30am on Sunday mornings. You
can also watch the archived video later with this same link:
https://www.facebook.com/eastpetersburgmennonitechurch
You do not need to have a Facebook account to watch the video. Audio and video of our messages will also be available on our church website on Mondays.
Connect Gatherings – 10:30am – 11:15am
We will be offering a time for us to connect together around what the Holy Spirit has spoken to us through the scripture and message following the worship gathering. We want to build a foundation of connectedness and to give space for the prophetic voice to be shared and heard.
We will also offer a Zoom meeting with this same purpose at that time. A link will be sent in the weekly email for those who would like to meet on Zoom.
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.