Spaces; People Events; Function | PHASE 1 (Current with minor changes) | PHASE 2 (Limited) | PHASE 3 (Moderated) | PHASE 4 (Normal) |
Worship Service | In-person and online | In-person and online | In-person and online | In-person and online |
Worship Participants | As normal (part of numbers allowed into Sanctuary) | As normal (part of numbers allowed into Sanctuary) | As normal (part of numbers allowed into Sanctuary) | Normal |
Balcony | Not in use | Not in use | In use (limited to 50) | In use (without restrictions) |
Numbers allowed into Sanctuary | 50 max | 75 max | 150 max | No limits, but capacity of the building and State Guidelines |
Social Distancing | Required | Required | Required only if mandated by State | Not Required (Phase 4 will happen only when social distancing is no longer required. |
Masks | Required | Required | Required if mandated by State | Required only if mandated by State |
Ministry Events | 50 max indoors/100 max outdoors | 75 max indoors/State allowed numbers outdoors | 100 max indoors/State allowed numbers outdoors | No restrictions but capacity of venue |
Adult Sabbath School | Online only | Online only | Online only | In-person and in-Sanctuary |
Children’s Sabbath School | Online only | Online only | Online/In-person outdoors | Normal with exception of any State limitations |
Choirs | Virtual only | Virtual only | Size based on social distancing | Normal |
Singing Groups | Limited to 6 persons and social distancing | Limited to 6 persons and social distancing | Size based on social distancing | Normal |
Congregational Singing | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Allowed, but with masks on | Normal |
Food Events | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Allowed with maximum of 25 persons | Normal |
Weddings | Allowed with 50 max | Allowed with 75 max | Allowed with 100 max | Normal |
Funerals/Memorial Services | Allowed with 50 max | Allowed with 75 max | Allowed with 100 max | Normal |
Permanent Renters | Not allowed back | Allowed back, but subject to all church, state and CDC restrictions | Allowed back, but subject to all church, State and CDC restrictions | Normal |
Vulnerable Persons* | Encouraged to stay home | Encouraged to stay home | Individual Discretion | Normal |
Those with COVID-19 Symptoms | Stay Home | Stay Home | Stay Home | Stay Home |
Church Office | Re-opened with Staggered Staffing | Re-opened with Staggered Staffing | Fully 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.