CHURCH REOPENING PLAN
1. MAXIMUM CAPACITY— A maximum capacity for the sanctuary has been established using recommended calculation methods. Only 75 people (which includes church staff, worship leaders, lay readers, musicians, and stream team) will be allowed into the narthex and sanctuary. Calculation for capacity is used to ensure proper social distancing.
2. RESERVATION SYSTEM—-A reservation system will be utilized to cap maximum attendance at each worship service.
2. Congregants may also call the church and leave a message to make a worship reservation by 4pm the Thursday prior to Sunday service they wish to attend.
3. Once maximum capacity is reached, attendees have the following options to participate in worship:
-Watching at a later date/time via facebook/youtube/church website
-Listen over the phone with live phone streaming 1-855-883-5992 (toll free)
3. PRIOR TO RE-OPENING—All worship materials, hymnals, bibles, pew pads, pencils, envelopes, etc. must be removed from the pews
-All materials in the narthex, crayons, coloring books, etc., must be removed -Any bulletin board material must be in a plastic sleeve so it is able to be cleaned.
-Coffee Station must be cleared
-Only the center aisle will be used, outside aisle doors of narthex will remain closed.
-Sanctuary pews must be divided in a checkerboard pattern to create and maintain social distancing
4. UPON ARRIVAL FOR WORSHIP SERVICES—Doors to the church will remain closed and locked until 15 minutes prior to each worship. Masks are required when entering the church, if you do not have one Faith UCC will provide a mask for you. Two hand sanitizing stations are available in the narthex.
1. Gathering outside the church is discouraged.
2. Anyone gathering outside the church is expected to wear masks and social distance.
3. Side Entrance will be used.
4. Congregants will be seated in the sanctuary by an Usher, once seated, Congregants are asked to remain in place throughout the service.
5. There will be no gathering in the church narthex or aisles.
6. Restrooms are available and are single use only.
5. DURING WORSHIP SERVICES
1. Masks are always required .
2. Congregants are asked to remain in place, and not move about the sanctuary.
3. Congregants are to refrain from engaging in handshakes, hugs, or other physical contact with others at the worship service.
4. There will be no shared worship materials.
i. Technology will replace paper for bulletins and other written material.
ii. Projection of prayers and texts on screens will be used.
5. Congregational singing will be suspended.
6. There will be no use of communal items, such as offering plates, elements plates, etc.
7. Stationary baskets will be placed at the entrance to the sanctuary for offerings.
8. The Pastor will not greet congregants at the door prior to or after the service.
9. Windows will be open for airflow so please dress accordingly.
6. POST WORSHIP SERVICES
1. Head usher will conduct the dismissal, controlling the number of people exiting at one time.
2. Every effort will be made to control the “cross flow of foot traffic” when leaving
3. Social distancing is expected during entering or exiting the building.
4. Exit will be the front doors.
7. SANITATION AND HYGIENE
1. Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available throughout the building.
2. Since we will not have multiple services the sanctuary and narthex will be closed and locked for 3 days to give the virus time to die. The regular cleaning from the Sexton will be sufficient.
