The service, is reformed and traditional in structure, casual and interactive. Come as you are!
Worship life begins Sunday morning as we gather for 10:00 AM worship. We continue our digital access and will begin gathering for in-person worship weekly starting May 16, 2021.
The following safety protocols will be followed (5/16/21)
- Vaccination Status: Full vaccination plus two weeks is strongly encouraged.
- Distance: Family units shall remain 6 feet distance from other family units. Chairs will be arranged with those requirements in mind, with, ordinarily, no more than two chairs next to each other.
- Masking: Face coverings are required over the mouth and nose for everyone at all times. Disposable masks will be available for those who forget to bring their own. Exception are for preacher/ liturgists as they speaking.
- Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizer will be available at both doors.
- Attendance Log: An attendance log will be kept by the ushers for the purposes of contact tracing in the event of a potential COVID exposure.
- Ushers: Two (2) ushers will be used for information purposes (see bulletins)
- Bulletins: Bulletins will not be available in the space. Bulletins will be emailed and people can choose to print them off. A limited number will be available at the front desk of Dickson Hollow earlier in the week. The screen will be used for liturgy.
- Singing: No congregational singing. A soloist or small group may sing, but must be physically distant from the rest of the congregation.
- Passing of the Peace: Passing of the Peace will be eliminated at this time.
- Liturgist: Liturgist will be used and assigned by the church office.
- Communion: Protocols to be determined.
- Offering: A location to drop off offerings will be present at each door; offering plates will not be passed.
- Offering Counting: Offering will not be counted by volunteers to begin with
- Fellowship: No fellowship time at this point. People will be encouraged not to linger after the service.
- Digital Alternative: Use of 966 will continue indefinitely. Zoom will continue to be used and evaluated as time progresses.
In the future, we will return to Communion and Fellowship in this format:
Communion
Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month and at other special times throughout the year and is open to all. We serve by intinction (dipping the bread into the juice) and offer gluten free bread options.
Coffee and Conversation
After every worship service, join us for coffee, refreshments, and conversation in our fellowship area.
