Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Crown of Glory’s Response
March 11, 2020

Friends in Christ,

In response to the growing concern about the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, Crown of Glory will be implementing the following adjustments to the day-to-day operations and worship service:

Wednesday Soup Suppers :
  • All salad bar dishes will be covered when not in use.
  • All beverages will be self-serve only and will not be pre-poured into cups.
  • All silverware will be distributed separately instead of being placed in one container.

Wednesday Lenten Worship :
  • In lieu of passing offering plates, all worshippers will be invited to bring their offering forward to a table in front of the altar during the Offering time.
  • Pastors will not shake hands when greeting worshippers after the service.

Saturday/Sunday Worship :
  • For the Passing of the Peace, all worshippers will be invited to share the peace by giving a “peace sign” or a pat on the shoulder.
  • In lieu of passing offering plates, all worshippers will be invited to bring their offering forward to a table in front of the altar during the Offering time.
  • For Communion:
  • All servers will wear gloves.
  • Instead of receiving the elements (bread and wine/juice) by Intinction, worshippers will receive a piece of bread or a gluten/allergen-free wafer and a small disposable cup of wine or grape juice.
  • Starting this weekend (March 14 and 15), Communion will be served every other weekend through the month of April.
  • Pastors will not shake hands when greeting worshippers after each service.
  • Volunteers who count the offering after worship will wear gloves.
  • All door handles and common surfaces (including restrooms) will be disinfected before and after all worship services (including Wednesday Lenten Worship) by our custodial services.

All changes will go into effect this week, beginning on Wednesday, March 11.

If you have any concerns regarding these or any other cautionary measures, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Reggie & Pastor Laura
952-448-3230   www.crownofglory.org