BRING WITH YOU:
- Proof of vaccination, including booster.
- Photo ID
- Water bottle
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN TIME: 7:00-7:30
If you can arrive at 7:00, please do, to avoid crowding at the last minute. But please don't come too early, either! Our volunteers will be ready to begin checking you in at 7:00. If you need directions, you can find them here: First Parish Directions, Map & Parking Info.
PLEASE USE THE CHURCH OFFICE DOOR ONLY
Please come to the OFFICE DOOR of First Parish, opposite the Arlington Library, to keep arrival traffic moving in one direction. You will pass the office on your way to the Vestry and check in at the following stations:
STATION #1: VAX CHECK & HEALTH ATTESTATION
(in the Vestry)
Please bring your proof of vaccination and a photo ID. A photocopy, photo on your phone, or other digital confirmation of your vaccination status is acceptable. PLEASE NOTE: No one without proof of vaccination (including booster) will be admitted. Sorry, no exceptions for lost or forgotten vax documents.
Health Attestation: At the vaccination check, and every week at sign-in, we will ask you the following four questions. If you answer "Yes" to any of these, please do not attend rehearsal in person. Instead, you can tune into the Livestream. See the Livestream link and instructions below.
- Have you tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days?
- Have you been in close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more) with a person infectious with COVID in the last 10 days?
- Do you have COVID symptoms: nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal symptoms, new loss of taste or smell, muscle aches or any other signs of illness?
- Have you recently traveled to a very high risk area, CDC-rated level 4 or higher? (Note that the US is currently "high risk" but not "very high risk.")
STATION #2: SINGERS MASKS
(in the Vestry)
Please purchase our official, high-quality singers' masks for use throughout the season; $10, cash or check only. For more info on these masks,
click here. We ask that you keep this mask on, properly fitted over your nose and mouth, during the entire rehearsal. You may take sips from a water bottle, but otherwise, please keep your mask on throughout the evening. We will have some KN95 disposable masks available for anyone who wishes to double-mask with this under the singers' mask.
If you are a returning singer, you may use the mask your purchased last season. As a reminder - they should be hand-washed and hung to dry.
STATION #3: NEW SINGER WELCOME TABLE
(in the Vestry)
If you are a new singer, stop in to pick up a nametag and say hello to our new singer welcome team. You can ask questions, learn about our buddy program, and start making friends!
STATION #4: ATTENDANCE
(in the Sanctuary)
You'll sign in here each week. Singers who need a new name button please write your name on the button list and pay $2. New singers will receive a name button (no charge) in week 3 or 4 - make sure to check we have your name on the list.
STATION #5: MUSIC
Pick up your music packets & get ready to sing! Note: We will not have practice CD's this season, but will provide videos to sing along with at home.
TAKE A SEAT
Volunteers will help point you to a seat. Returning Singers, please note: We will have a new seating arrangement this season, and will be allowing for ample distance between singers, so please follow the guidance or our volunteers.
OTHER NOTES:
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Bring your filled water bottle. For safety reasons we will not be providing water, please bring what you will need.
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Remember to observe distancing when using the bathrooms. We will not be having a break so use the restrooms as needed. Bathrooms are on the main floor, through the Vestry and on the right.
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No eating is permitted anywhere in the building, per First Parish rules. This is in keeping with best practices for safety.
ONE LAST THING:
The Mystic is asking your help in creating a comfortable environment for all. Please be mindful that some people will be feeling more cautious than others, and our “old normal” greetings, hugs, and close talking might not be comfortable. Let’s create an environment where we can all communicate and respect each other’s boundaries.
And then we’ll SING!!
We can’t wait to see you there.
For more information on our covid safety procedures, click here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us:
