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
Sunday Worship Services will be held at 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
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
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