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RE-OPENING NEWS FOR GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Session met on September 21, 2020 to discuss the re-opening of in-person worship at Grace Presbyterian Church. They voted to resume in-person worship on Sunday, October 4th. Worship service will be at 10:30 a.m. and communion will be served.
In order to care for all of Grace Presbyterian Church’s people to the greatest degree possible, we have developed the following steps that will be implemented.
The “new normal” will be as follows:
We know all of the above is difficult and laborious, but the Session made a unanimous decision to observe all of the above, understanding that being a Christian involves doing our best not to cause harm or illness to others. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep everyone safe and healthy.
If you need any further information, please call Pat on his cell phone at 337-781-1806 or by email at wad1@lusfiber.net
We look forward to seeing everyone in worship.
The Session
Grace Presbyterian Church, Lafayette, Louisiana
The Session met on September 21, 2020 to discuss the re-opening of in-person worship at Grace Presbyterian Church. They voted to resume in-person worship on Sunday, October 4th. Worship service will be at 10:30 a.m. and communion will be served.
In order to care for all of Grace Presbyterian Church’s people to the greatest degree possible, we have developed the following steps that will be implemented.
The “new normal” will be as follows:
- Please plan to arrive at church earlier than before to allow extra time for the seating procedures.
- People attending services are to observe the six feet distancing guideline as they walk toward the building after leaving their cars.
- Entrance and exit will be limited to the wooden doors facing Roselawn Boulevard. This will restrict walking through the building to get to the sanctuary, thus preventing the need for more major disinfection. Please DO NOT enter through the kitchen using the keypad.
- As you are entering and leaving the building, including the narthex, please remain 6 feet apart at all times, except for family groups.
- MASKS ARE REQUIRED. You are encouraged to bring your own, but if you do not have one or forget it, masks will be available on a table in the narthex.
- Hand sanitizer will be available for your use before and/or after worship.
- Offering plates will not be passed; there will be an offering plate or basket at the entrance to the sanctuary that you may use before or after the service as you enter or leave.
- Bulletins will also be available at the entrance to the sanctuary.
- We will be using every other pew in an effort to social distance.
- We will stand during the passing of the peace. You can wave to each other.
- There will be singing, but masks must be worn during this time.
- The congregational prayers may be read by the congregation, again while wearing masks.
- The first three rows of pews will not be used to increase the distance from the minister to the congregation when he is not wearing a mask.
- At the end of the service, please dismiss by rows beginning in the rear of the church. Please observe social distancing as you walk down the aisle, through the narthex, through the wooden doors, and to the parking lot to your car. Pat will remain at the front of the sanctuary until everyone has exited.
- Fellowship Hall and the kitchen are closed off as we cannot have after church fellowship or before church meet and greet.
- The front bathrooms will be available. Please only one person or family group at a time in the bathrooms. There will be an “OCCUPIED” or “VACANT” sign hanging on the door. Please use the signs to indicate if the bathroom is available.
We know all of the above is difficult and laborious, but the Session made a unanimous decision to observe all of the above, understanding that being a Christian involves doing our best not to cause harm or illness to others. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep everyone safe and healthy.
If you need any further information, please call Pat on his cell phone at 337-781-1806 or by email at wad1@lusfiber.net
We look forward to seeing everyone in worship.
The Session
Grace Presbyterian Church, Lafayette, Louisiana