Grace Notes Weekly Church News 9/27/2020

 

Mon: 9/28  CHURCH OFFICE   Closed

Tues: 9/29 CHURCH OFFICE  Closed

     

       

CHURCH OFFICE  Closed

       

 

         

   

CHURCH OFFICE  Closed

 

         

 

       

Sat. 10/3 NO ACTIVITY

 

 

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
WORSHIP AT 12:00 PM
WORLD COMMUNON SUNDAY
PLEASE REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR BREAD AND GRAPE JUICE.

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TREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
REOPENING MANUAL
Intent to Reopen
Grace and peace,
Tremont United Methodist Church is working diligently on our reopening plan
so that our church can open back up in a safe manner for all. Our scheduled reopen date
is September 20th 2020. New York state and the New York Annual Conference have
established guidelines and protocols for us to reopen. We are adhering to the guidelines
as provided. Below are the steps taken to assure the safety and health of all.
 1- The church was cleaned and sanitized; all high touch surfaces, including
pews, chairs, desks, tables, kitchen, restrooms, doorknobs, classrooms were
included in the cleaning and sanitization services. The air condition system
has the approved filtered system installed for safe air ventilation.
 2- All hymnals, bibles and shared items were removed from the sanctuary
and from other gathering areas.
 3- Cleaning supplies and sanitization items such as; masks, hand sanitizer,
tissues, cleansing wipes and no-touch garbage cans were purchased and
placed in areas of the church for easy accessibility.
 4- We’ve identified our entrance and exit and have placed the proper signage in those places. 5- Precautionary signage that informs about COVID-19
and how to stop the spread of it is displayed throughout the building.
 6- The church will be cleaned and sanitized after each worship service by
the sexton.
 7- If you are considered vulnerable; age 65 years or older and/or have preexisting medical conditions, we highly recommend that you do not attend
service at this time.
 8- Virtual worship service will continue once the building reopens. Please
join us ———————————————————————————
Please share your intentions to return to church for worship: Will you attend
worship service once the church reopens? Yes_____ No_____
If no, please state why___________________________________________
Please share what would make you feel most comfortable for you to return to in
person worship.
________________________________________________________________
__________________________________

 

If you are in need of further assistance, please contact us at the church office at
718 583 8700
In -Person Worship Requirements
Shared Sanctuary Users (members and visitors for worship service)
We welcome our beloved members and all guests into our sanctuary for spiritual
renewal, healing and to worship our God in community.
We are committed to providing a clean and safe environment for your return. The following protocol and restrictions is set in place to ensure everyone’s safety:
1. Upon entry your temperature will be taken
2. You must have on a mask or we will provide you with one. A mask must be worn at
all times while you are in the building.
3. Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
4. Hands should be washed regularly with soap and water.
5. Seating will be restricted to every other pew and will not exceed 50% capacity.
6. Choir and congregational singing is suspended until further notice.
7. The use of share microphones will be eliminated. Those who use a microphone will
not share it with anyone else. Microphone covers will be provided.
8. The implementation of a “no-touch” policy will include:
No passing of the peace
No altar calls
No receiving lines to greet people upon entrance or exiting
No passing of the collection plate during offering.
The role of the greeters and ushers is to ensure social distancing.
No printed materials will be passed out.
No coffee/fellowship hour until further notice.
Attendees are allowed to bring their own bible and they may bring a copy of the
bulletin that they have printed from their own homes. Bulletins cannot be shared, and
bulletins will not be distributed by the church.
There will be a stationary collection box for our offering and monetary gifts upon
exiting the building.
After each service our sexton will clean the building with an emphasis on pews/chairs,
doorknobs, railings, bathrooms and other high-touch areas, allowing people to safely
gather. Additionally, signage will be installed clearly identifying paths for both entry
and exit of the building for the purpose of social distancing.

 

We are aware that members will have varying degrees of anxiety being in public
spaces. We invite you to get in contact with our pastor, Rev. Leslie Duroseau for pastoral care and counseling, and our Lay Leaders for support at the church office. We will
have Holy Communion through intinction or with the use of individual cups/bread is not
allowable until the threat of transmission of COVID-19 is minimized. Pre-made, selfservice communion cups with bread inside of the flap may be utilized if made available
upon entry.
9. Attendance will be taken of those present at the worship service for the purposes of being able to track someone if they were to become sick and/or exposed to
COVID-19. Members and visitors will be contacted if someone develops COVID-19
10. Persons refusing to wear a mask, have their temperature taken, or unwilling
to practice social distancing will not be permitted into the building as per state guidelines and regulations.
11. Once, the building is at 50% capacity. Persons will no longer be permitted to
attend the worship service.
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Bishop John K.Yambasu, the Chancellor of Africa University and Resident Bishop of the Sierra Leone Area of The United Methodist.
Funeral Service will be on October 6, 2020 For additional information please email text or call Sis MBallu Kallon.