Important Information Regarding Safety Protocols
Dear Members of St. Matthew,
We wanted to give you an update on our pandemic policy and procedures in order to keep you informed. We know there are many sources of information, changing circumstances, and opinions when it comes to the pandemic. We are also aware that legislature may currently be changing due to the State Supreme Court's most recent decision regarding Michigan’s State of Emergency declaration.
Please note that at this moment, with the exception of Communion, outlined below, St. Matthew's policies and procedures for worship and other ministries have not changed. We ask and expect all who enter our buildings to follow them as before, whether it be for worship or during the week. This includes, but is not limited to, our policies regarding wearing masks and social distancing during worship, and maintaining buildings closed to walk in visitors during the week.
If needed, please review these policies on our website HERE.
Be assured that we are doing our best to stay up to date on the most current data from the State, County, and the CDC. We regularly review and adjust our policy and procedures in accordance with that information.
As always, our goal is twofold. First, to keep our staff, students, members, and guests, especially those most vulnerable, safe; Second, to make sure that we are not in violation of any federal, state, or county regulation.
We know that this is a sensitive matter for many and ask that you keep the church and its leadership in your daily prayers as we try to best serve the people God has entrusted us to lead.
We are committed to continuing online worship for those not yet returning to in-person worship, and we encourage you to meet together in Small Groups safely outside of our buildings. Please find ways to care for and be in community with one another.
We are also praying for you.
In Christ,
Your St. Matthew Leadership