Church Re-Opening (Congregation) without COVID Protocols Schedule
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Changes to return to Normal Service |
Date of Change |
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Start dismissing two sections simultaneously |
Sunday, July 4, 2021 |
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Add another section until the complete dismissal |
Sunday, July 11, 2021 |
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Allow necessary/ normal movement during service |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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Full Dismissal while leaving the sanctuary |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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Allow full capacity usage of Dorchester elevator |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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All restroom sinks and stalls open for usage |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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All drinking fountains put back into operation |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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Allow free movement in all restrooms |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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Return to water baptism performed same day on Sunday |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Alter Call – Baptism candidates go to specific changing rooms for men and women |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Remove all dots from the pews to allow full capacity seating |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Open all pews for full capacity seating |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Children’s church reestablished in Room 300 |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Physical contact allowed between members based on personal preference |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Offering collected by the passing of baskets to members sitting in the pews |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Hospitality Ministry greets members holding the door opened and shaking hands |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Mask requirement removed, but allowed based on personal preference |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Removal of all Thermometer screening |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Resume weddings and funeral at full capacity |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Information Desk (by security) re-opens for Sunday |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Administrative Office re-opens |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Reopen Banquet Hall to service full breakfast after 1st Service |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Reestablish Church van service picking up members for 2nd service |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Reopening of church for programs during the week |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Reopen Banquet Hall to service full breakfast after 1st Service |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Allow normal gathering in the hallways |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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No restrictions for direction of foot traffic in all hallways (back to normal) |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Move Hand Sanitizer Stations to all door entrances into the sanctuary |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Reopen Coat Room for service before and after services |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 |
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Reopen Book Store for service before and after services |
Sunday, January 2, 2022 |
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SMBS Classes in classrooms reestablished |
Sunday, January 2, 2022 |
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No change – this is will be part of our normal expectations |
On-going |
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No change – this is will be part of our normal expectations |
On-going |
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We will available at the security desk |
On-going |
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No change – this is will be part of our normal expectations |
On-going |
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Rental of banquet hall and/or meeting rooms to outside organizations/events |
Spring 2022 |
Church Re-Opening (Aux/Operations) without COVID Protocols Schedule
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Changes to return to Normal Service |
Date of Change |
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Brass/wind instruments rehearse with Praise Team |
Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
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Brass/wind instruments return to Sunday Service |
Sunday, July 4, 2021 |
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In-Person Choir Rehearsal utilizing sanctuary pews |
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 |
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No more disinfecting of Sanctuary after 1st service |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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Return to normal nursing staffing |
Sunday, July 18, 2021 |
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In-Person Choir Rehearsal utilizing choir loft |
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 |
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Sanctuary Choir singing on Sunday Service |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Praise Team sings from pulpit |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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All doors will be closed |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Close gym on Sunday – Banquet hall will be used for auxiliary breaks |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Removal of “Mask Required” signage |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Removal of COVID symptoms signage from entrance doors |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Return to sanctuary doors closed during service |
Sunday, September 5, 2021 |
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Microphone sanitizing after use will become part of our normal operation |
On-going |
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HVAC systems enhanced inspection/optimal air exchanges |
On-going |
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Pulpit seating (Asst. Pastor’s seats back on pulpit) |
TBD |
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All protective barriers removed |
TBD |