Dear Friends,
During these uncertain times I want to assure you that your Pastor and the other members of the leadership team are doing our best to stay up to date regarding directives and developments as they become public. First of all, we must stay focused on the truth that God is in control. We also have certain obligations mandated by Scripture: 1) to minister with and to one another as needs arise; 2) to obey civil authorities so long as they do not direct us to disobey God's Word. It is not our desire to overreact or panic, but rather to adjust so as to be cautious and compassionate.
At this point there has not been a prohibition on public gatherings, and so we will continue to gather for corporate worship as normally scheduled. The guidelines that are being implemented by several communities are putting the threshold of groups as low as 100 people. Should this type of regulation be implemented in West Hartford or statewide we have made plans that will allow us to worship and to be in compliance.
Please take note of the following procedures and recommendations that we are implementing:
*This page will be updated as new information is available
During these uncertain times I want to assure you that your Pastor and the other members of the leadership team are doing our best to stay up to date regarding directives and developments as they become public. First of all, we must stay focused on the truth that God is in control. We also have certain obligations mandated by Scripture: 1) to minister with and to one another as needs arise; 2) to obey civil authorities so long as they do not direct us to disobey God's Word. It is not our desire to overreact or panic, but rather to adjust so as to be cautious and compassionate.
At this point there has not been a prohibition on public gatherings, and so we will continue to gather for corporate worship as normally scheduled. The guidelines that are being implemented by several communities are putting the threshold of groups as low as 100 people. Should this type of regulation be implemented in West Hartford or statewide we have made plans that will allow us to worship and to be in compliance.
Please take note of the following procedures and recommendations that we are implementing:
- Hand sanitizer is available at the Welcome Center.
- Extra bleach wipes and hand sanitizer has been placed in classrooms.
- Until our community is past this current situation we will suspend the greeting time that is normally part of our order of service.
- We will be altering the offering portion of the service to minimize the passing of the plates that could potentially transfer germs. The ushers will be positioned at the doors after the service with offering plates and you can put in your offering as you exit the service.
- Preparations are being made to allow us to partake of the elements of Communion in a fashion that will minimize / eliminate the transmission of germs.
- You are encouraged to be gracious and conscious of one another and consider foregoing handshakes, hugs of greeting, etc
- All items in our nursery are thoroughly cleaned after every service.
- Please follow the recommended guidelines regarding hand washing, coughing, sneezing, etc.
*This page will be updated as new information is available