Based on recent CDC guidance and the current data which indicate that the State of Rhode Island is currently experiencing a low level of COVID-19, the Church Council at their monthly meeting on March 8th came to a consensus agreement on the following new COVID protocols:
Starting Sunday, March 13th:
• Masks will be optional in the Church Building.
• Masks will be optional in the Education Building, including all classrooms.
• Masks must still be worn when visiting the Church Office.
• You will no longer have to sign in when entering the Sanctuary for service.
• We are still asking that people sit in every other pew unless every other pew is filled.
• Singing is allowed.
• If you are not feeling well, or showing any symptoms, we ask that you watch the Sunday Service from your home.
If there is a rise in cases of COVID-19 at some point, the Church Council will once again look at the situation and may have to bring back some of the earlier guidelines.
Church Council would once again like to thank the congregation for their understanding and patience during this unique time. I personally would like to thank the Church Council for their dedication and commitment to BCCUCC and for the lively and thoughtful conversations we had to help lead us to these decisions.
Tom Strolla, Moderator
