Spaces; People Events; FunctionPHASE 1 (Current with minor changes)PHASE 2 (Limited)PHASE 3 (Moderated)PHASE 4 (Normal)
Worship ServiceIn-person and onlineIn-person and onlineIn-person and onlineIn-person and online
Worship ParticipantsAs normal (part of numbers allowed into Sanctuary)As normal (part of numbers allowed into Sanctuary)As normal (part of numbers allowed into Sanctuary)Normal
BalconyNot in useNot in useIn use (limited to 50)In use (without restrictions)
Numbers allowed into Sanctuary50 max75 max150 maxNo limits, but capacity of the building and State Guidelines
Social DistancingRequiredRequiredRequired only if mandated by StateNot Required (Phase 4 will happen only when social distancing is no longer required.
MasksRequiredRequiredRequired if mandated by StateRequired only if mandated by State
Ministry Events50 max indoors/100 max outdoors75 max indoors/State allowed numbers outdoors100 max indoors/State allowed numbers outdoorsNo restrictions but capacity of venue
Adult Sabbath SchoolOnline onlyOnline onlyOnline onlyIn-person and in-Sanctuary
Children’s Sabbath SchoolOnline onlyOnline onlyOnline/In-person outdoorsNormal with exception of any State limitations
ChoirsVirtual onlyVirtual onlySize based on social distancingNormal
Singing GroupsLimited to 6 persons and social distancingLimited to 6 persons and social distancingSize based on social distancingNormal
Congregational SingingNot AllowedNot AllowedAllowed, but with masks onNormal
Food EventsNot AllowedNot AllowedAllowed with maximum of 25 personsNormal
WeddingsAllowed with 50 maxAllowed with 75 maxAllowed with 100 maxNormal
Funerals/Memorial ServicesAllowed with 50 maxAllowed with 75 maxAllowed with 100 maxNormal
Permanent RentersNot allowed backAllowed back, but subject to all church, state and CDC restrictionsAllowed back, but subject to all church, State and CDC restrictionsNormal
Vulnerable Persons*Encouraged to stay homeEncouraged to stay homeIndividual DiscretionNormal
Those with COVID-19 SymptomsStay HomeStay HomeStay HomeStay Home
Church OfficeRe-opened with Staggered StaffingRe-opened with Staggered StaffingFully Re-opened (Vulnerable staff may continue working from home)Normal

*Vulnerable Persons as defined by the CDC: Vulnerable persons include, but not limited to:

  • Individuals 65 years and older
  • Individuals with serious underlying health conditions, including, high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune systems are compromised.