St. John's Church Physical Distancing Guidelines
- The church has been thoroughly cleaned according to CDC guidelines. All surfaces that have been touched are being cleaned thoroughly each week.
- Everyone enters the church through the front doors. All other doors are locked.
- Hand sanitizers have been placed around the church for your use.
- Worshipers sit in alternating pews and maintain six feet of distance between people from other households.
- Please maintain six feet of distance between groups as you exit the building after worship.
- Everyone is required to wear a mask at all times when inside the church. Masks are removed when addressing the congregation from the front only when speaking or singing. (BEGINNING MAY 23, MASKS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED, BUT WILL BE OPTIONAL.)
- Please follow CDC guidelines and stay at home if you have any symptoms of the virus.
- We have reduced the amount of singing by the congregation by reducing the number of verses in hymns and songs. Members of the congregation continue to wear their masks while singing. (BEGINNING MAY 23, MASKS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED, BUT WILL BE OPTIONAL.)
- We are limiting the number of singers for live special music to one or two performers and using a mix of live and pre-recorded special music.
- The offering plate is not being passed. It can be found in the vestibule for you to use as you enter or leave.
- The restrooms are thoroughly cleaned and available.
- Please remember to avoid touching your face while in church, use hand sanitizers frequently, and to wash your hands when you get home.
