COVID-19 Worship Guidelines
Plan for “In Person” Worship
Upon returning to “in person” worship the following will be necessary for Un-Vaccinated Parishioners:
1. The use of masks or other facial covering will be required.
2. Maintain social /physical distancing. Visiting must be done outside of the building.
3. Hand sanitizer will be used as people enter and leave the building. Hand sanitizing stations will be available inside front and rear entrances.
4. The minister will not greet you before or after worship.
5. When entering the building, please do so by households, maintaining 6 feet from the next person or household and go directly to a pew. Rows will be designated for seating. Every other row will be blocked off.
6. Bulletins will be located in the Narthex, and be picked up by each individual and be taken home after the service. Do not leave the bulletins in church.
7. There will be no hymnals, communion cards and pencils in the pew area. Therefore, no singing of hymns or liturgy. During the service, there will be no sharing of the Peace.
8. The offertory plate will be in the Narthex.
9. On Communion Sundays, located in the Narthex, will be individually pre-packaged communion elements. Take one for each member of your household. You will be directed when to partake of the elements.
10. When you are dismissed, ushers will indicate, by pew, when you will exit. Use hand sanitizer and go directly out of the building. The Fellowship Hall will not be used.
11. Bathroom use. Hand sanitizer and sanitized wipes will be located in the bathrooms. After use of the bathroom, you will need to sanitize door handles, flush lever and sink faucets. It is suggested that young children be accompanied by a parent.
12. If you do not feel well or possibly have a fever, please stay home.
13. If you are at higher risk, over age 65 or with underlying health risks, please consider staying at home.
These suggestions have been compiled from the NEMN Synod, the Wisconsin Council of Churches, the CDC, and the University of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology.
The Covid-19 pandemic is ever changing and these rules may be relaxed or strengthened as the course of the disease changes.
No date has been set for re-opening worship. NEMN Synod will give guidance.
The Committee for Safety During Worship
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Plan for “In Person” Worship
Upon returning to “in person” worship the following will be necessary for Un-Vaccinated Parishioners:
1. The use of masks or other facial covering will be required.
2. Maintain social /physical distancing. Visiting must be done outside of the building.
3. Hand sanitizer will be used as people enter and leave the building. Hand sanitizing stations will be available inside front and rear entrances.
4. The minister will not greet you before or after worship.
5. When entering the building, please do so by households, maintaining 6 feet from the next person or household and go directly to a pew. Rows will be designated for seating. Every other row will be blocked off.
6. Bulletins will be located in the Narthex, and be picked up by each individual and be taken home after the service. Do not leave the bulletins in church.
7. There will be no hymnals, communion cards and pencils in the pew area. Therefore, no singing of hymns or liturgy. During the service, there will be no sharing of the Peace.
8. The offertory plate will be in the Narthex.
9. On Communion Sundays, located in the Narthex, will be individually pre-packaged communion elements. Take one for each member of your household. You will be directed when to partake of the elements.
10. When you are dismissed, ushers will indicate, by pew, when you will exit. Use hand sanitizer and go directly out of the building. The Fellowship Hall will not be used.
11. Bathroom use. Hand sanitizer and sanitized wipes will be located in the bathrooms. After use of the bathroom, you will need to sanitize door handles, flush lever and sink faucets. It is suggested that young children be accompanied by a parent.
12. If you do not feel well or possibly have a fever, please stay home.
13. If you are at higher risk, over age 65 or with underlying health risks, please consider staying at home.
These suggestions have been compiled from the NEMN Synod, the Wisconsin Council of Churches, the CDC, and the University of Minnesota Department of Epidemiology.
The Covid-19 pandemic is ever changing and these rules may be relaxed or strengthened as the course of the disease changes.
No date has been set for re-opening worship. NEMN Synod will give guidance.
The Committee for Safety During Worship
Our Saviors Lutheran Church