Hello Church,
Not long now!
Sunday, July 5, 2020, is our projected date for reopening in-person worship at Centre First UMC. While ensuring that our plans for reopening are compliant with CDC guidelines and North Alabama Conference recommendations, I would like to thank the chairpersons and ministry area leaders of our church for their sound insight and fruitful discussions in working toward reopening. The last few weeks and months have presented unique challenges for the church to be the church. Therefore, I would also like to thank those leading in Sunday worship (online and radio) during this pandemic, those who have continued small groups/classes through creative streaming and hospitality in homes, as well as those who have remained connected in various other ways to those in the church and beyond through missions.
It has been quite some time since we have gathered together as a community of faith. Some in the church have long been ready to reopen, others not yet. When we do reopen in-person worship, we look forward to welcoming those ready. If you need to wait a while, for whatever reason or reasons, that’s completely understandable. We will look forward to seeing you when you make your way back.
Here are some things to expect:
3 Worship Services
The Edge – 8:30 a.m.
The Edge – 9:45 a.m.
Traditional – 10:55 a.m.
Our reasoning for offering three worship opportunities is to better ensure we can physical distance while staying within our capacity of 100 or fewer people in our first phase of reopening. Three worship services may only happen for a brief period of time based on need. Increases or decreases of confirmed COVID – 19 cases will factor into determining duration.
In this initial reopening phase our focus is primarily on gathering together for in-person worship on Sunday mornings. Each adult Sunday School class is being asked to take into consideration the dynamics within their own class and determine when and where and how they will meet. We will not be offering a nursery. The sounds of children in worship, any age, are welcome! Our Children’s Ministry plans to resume in-person activities in conjunction with the start of area schools. Our Youth Ministry will continue happening at times that work best for our youth. Again, our primary focus during this initial reopening phase is gathering together for in-person worship, while keeping a safe distance from one another in a sanitized environment.
In preparation for July 5, please know …
* · Facility has been / will be sanitized and disinfected; chairs, doorknobs, light switches, floors, bathrooms, etc.
* · Doors will either be propped open or opened by greeters, or both
* · Only clearly marked designated areas will be available for use (as to ensure thorough sanitization between services)
* · Limited seating available. Physical distancing necessary. Family units are encouraged to sit together (unless you’d rather physical distance from them, too J).
* · Limited restrooms available
* · No food, coffee or beverage stations available
* · Please wear a mask, unless prohibited for health reasons (asthma, etc.). Please bring your own mask. If you do not have a mask, we will have masks available.
* · Hand sanitizers available in various locations
* · Offering plates will not be passed. Designated baskets for tithes/offerings
* · No printed bulletins. Announcements will be spoken and/or appear on screen.
Lastly, we are Easter people living through a very unique season of our shared lives. God Bless You! Look forward to seeing you soon.
Jeff Davis, pastor
Not long now!
Sunday, July 5, 2020, is our projected date for reopening in-person worship at Centre First UMC. While ensuring that our plans for reopening are compliant with CDC guidelines and North Alabama Conference recommendations, I would like to thank the chairpersons and ministry area leaders of our church for their sound insight and fruitful discussions in working toward reopening. The last few weeks and months have presented unique challenges for the church to be the church. Therefore, I would also like to thank those leading in Sunday worship (online and radio) during this pandemic, those who have continued small groups/classes through creative streaming and hospitality in homes, as well as those who have remained connected in various other ways to those in the church and beyond through missions.
It has been quite some time since we have gathered together as a community of faith. Some in the church have long been ready to reopen, others not yet. When we do reopen in-person worship, we look forward to welcoming those ready. If you need to wait a while, for whatever reason or reasons, that’s completely understandable. We will look forward to seeing you when you make your way back.
Here are some things to expect:
3 Worship Services
The Edge – 8:30 a.m.
The Edge – 9:45 a.m.
Traditional – 10:55 a.m.
Our reasoning for offering three worship opportunities is to better ensure we can physical distance while staying within our capacity of 100 or fewer people in our first phase of reopening. Three worship services may only happen for a brief period of time based on need. Increases or decreases of confirmed COVID – 19 cases will factor into determining duration.
In this initial reopening phase our focus is primarily on gathering together for in-person worship on Sunday mornings. Each adult Sunday School class is being asked to take into consideration the dynamics within their own class and determine when and where and how they will meet. We will not be offering a nursery. The sounds of children in worship, any age, are welcome! Our Children’s Ministry plans to resume in-person activities in conjunction with the start of area schools. Our Youth Ministry will continue happening at times that work best for our youth. Again, our primary focus during this initial reopening phase is gathering together for in-person worship, while keeping a safe distance from one another in a sanitized environment.
In preparation for July 5, please know …
* · Facility has been / will be sanitized and disinfected; chairs, doorknobs, light switches, floors, bathrooms, etc.
* · Doors will either be propped open or opened by greeters, or both
* · Only clearly marked designated areas will be available for use (as to ensure thorough sanitization between services)
* · Limited seating available. Physical distancing necessary. Family units are encouraged to sit together (unless you’d rather physical distance from them, too J).
* · Limited restrooms available
* · No food, coffee or beverage stations available
* · Please wear a mask, unless prohibited for health reasons (asthma, etc.). Please bring your own mask. If you do not have a mask, we will have masks available.
* · Hand sanitizers available in various locations
* · Offering plates will not be passed. Designated baskets for tithes/offerings
* · No printed bulletins. Announcements will be spoken and/or appear on screen.
Lastly, we are Easter people living through a very unique season of our shared lives. God Bless You! Look forward to seeing you soon.
Jeff Davis, pastor
Please know that we will continue broadcasting LIVE each Sunday.
The Edge Service at 8:45am on Facebook - Centre First United Methodist Church
The Traditional Service at 10:55am on WEIS Radio 990AM.
Stay Safe and Blessings!
The Edge Service at 8:45am on Facebook - Centre First United Methodist Church
The Traditional Service at 10:55am on WEIS Radio 990AM.
Stay Safe and Blessings!
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