Rules for In Person Worship:
Compiled with information from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the CDC, and the governing board.
· Doors will be open at 9:30. Please enter the Sanctuary and find your seat.
· Seating should be by family group only and socially distanced from others.
· Masks will be required.
· Pastor or Presenter will unmask for readings and Sermon.
· No singing aloud. You may hum. Songs will be played with lyrics.
· A small number of bulletins may be offered. All graphics will be on screens at sides.
· No passing offering plate. A collection plate will be available at back of sanctuary.
· No Communion plates. Our single use communion cups will remain until protocols change. Please take cups to your seats on communion Sunday.
· No hugging, handshaking or gathering in congested areas.
· Windows in the sanctuary will be open to provide ventilation, please dress for the temperature. Ventilation is a key strategy to return to indoor space.
· Restrooms will be available but are poorly ventilated and a congestion point. Use your best judgement.
· Hand sanitizer will be available throughout building. Please use it as needed.
· When service ends it is safer to have conversation outside. Please exit and use our Garth or lawn for small times of gathering.
· Formal fellowship downstairs is still suspended until MDH makes a new recommendation.
· Be respectful of spatial boundaries. Six feet for non-household members is still the Gold standard.
· If you are ill or showing symptoms STAY HOME.
· If you test positive after having attended worship, please notify the church. Your identity will be protected but trace contacting and notifications will be shared as needed.
Compiled with information from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the CDC, and the governing board.
· Doors will be open at 9:30. Please enter the Sanctuary and find your seat.
· Seating should be by family group only and socially distanced from others.
· Masks will be required.
· Pastor or Presenter will unmask for readings and Sermon.
· No singing aloud. You may hum. Songs will be played with lyrics.
· A small number of bulletins may be offered. All graphics will be on screens at sides.
· No passing offering plate. A collection plate will be available at back of sanctuary.
· No Communion plates. Our single use communion cups will remain until protocols change. Please take cups to your seats on communion Sunday.
· No hugging, handshaking or gathering in congested areas.
· Windows in the sanctuary will be open to provide ventilation, please dress for the temperature. Ventilation is a key strategy to return to indoor space.
· Restrooms will be available but are poorly ventilated and a congestion point. Use your best judgement.
· Hand sanitizer will be available throughout building. Please use it as needed.
· When service ends it is safer to have conversation outside. Please exit and use our Garth or lawn for small times of gathering.
· Formal fellowship downstairs is still suspended until MDH makes a new recommendation.
· Be respectful of spatial boundaries. Six feet for non-household members is still the Gold standard.
· If you are ill or showing symptoms STAY HOME.
· If you test positive after having attended worship, please notify the church. Your identity will be protected but trace contacting and notifications will be shared as needed.