Things You'll Want to Know Before Attending

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General Information:

• If you are attending in-person, masks are optional. The CDC does however recommend continuing to mask indoors if you are at high risk for severe illness.

• Currently,

  • No reservations required.

  • No capacity limits on the number welcome to attend.

  • Hymnals and bibles will be in the pews.

  • Congregational singing and participation in liturgy has resumed.

  • Seating in the sanctuary will be unrestricted. For those desiring social distance seating, we provide a section of the pews on the window side of the sanctuary roped off with purple ribbons.  

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Procedures

• No one should attend in person worship if they have recently tested positive for COVID-19, have been in close contact with someone known to have tested positive, or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, muscle aches, or stomach upset.

• Entry will be permitted through all doors.

• There will be no staffed Nursery in operation. Children of all ages are always welcome in worship and the Chapel is available if you need to step away.

• Following the conclusion of worship, congregants can leave by either door and fellowship time will be outside, weather permitting. 

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Conduct of the Service

• Those leading the service, including the pastor(s) and liturgist are encouraged to wear a mask when they are not speaking. 

• The leader presenting the time for youngest disciples is encouraged to wear a mask. 

• Music can be provided by an accompanist on the organ or piano and the choir may perform. 

• Congregational singing, group recitation of opening sentences, prayers, responsive reading, or other parts of the liturgy is allowed.

• During the sharing of the peace, congregants will be advised to follow their comfort level about hand shaking.

• Communion can be served in ways that reduce multiple contacts with the elements. Hand sanitizer will be located at the end of each pew and can be passed before distribution.

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If you have any COVID-like symptoms, been around anyone with COVID or feel ill in any way, please worship remotely via live-streaming.

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As always feel free to contact Fred Veenbaas, Chair of Worship & Music Committee,

 Pastor Beth or Pastor Susan.