Reopening for Worship
and Other Activities and Meetings
​Summer 2021

Finally, a visible light at the end of the seemingly long and dark tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021!  In March the Elders approved making plans to reopen in July.  At the May 24th Elders' Meeting they finalized guidelines for worship.  Encouraged by New Hampshire's positive vaccination rate and declining infection rate they decided on the guidelines below.  We ask that all who attend Sunday Worship or come to participate in other week-day activities at the church, abide by these guidelines for the safety and wellbeing of our entire faith community!

Worship Guidelines

• Identical Sunday Worship Services will be held at 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.
• Non-vaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear an appropriate face covering at all times when inside the building or when in close proximity (less than 6 feet) to other people outside the building and on church property
• Fully vaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear appropriate face coverings when entering and exiting for worship, when singing and speaking in unison. After being seated face coverings are optional
• Non-vaccinated children are urged to wear masks at all times while inside the church building
• Social Distancing of 6 feet or more between family groups is encouraged
• ​Visiting and fellowship is encouraged to take place outside the building
• Distribution of bulletins and the collection of the offering will be passive and not provided by the ushers (i.e. pick-up bulletin and leave offering at designated places)
• There will be no Fellowship Coffee Hour after worship until at least September 12th and depending on the COVID-19 infection rate in late August and early September
• Windows will remain open with fans exhausting the interior of the sanctuary
• Disposable face coverings will be available in the narthex
• Hand sanitizer stations will be available in the restrooms, the narthex and other public areas
• Entrance to the building for worship will only be through the narthex
• Exit after worship will be directed by the ushers. Please follow their instructions

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Other Activities and Meeting Guidelines

• All indoor gatherings of non-vaccinated and vaccinated KCPC members and friends for activities/meetings must be scheduled with the church office
• The leader or other individual at the meeting/activity will complete the attendance/contact form and leave at the church office when departing (see document below and copies will be available at the church)
• When meeting at the church, the windows in the meeting area should be opened.  Fans from the sanctuary can be utilized for additional ventilation but should be returned to the sanctuary at the conclusion of the activity/meeting
• Non-vaccinated individuals are should wear an appropriate face covering at all times when inside the building or when in close proximity (less than 6 feet) to other people outside the building and on church property
• Fully vaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear appropriate face coverings when entering and exiting building. After being seated face coverings are optional
• Social Distancing of 6 feet or more between family groups is encouraged
• Frequent hand washing and sanitizing is encouraged