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A Message on RegatheringDear friends in Christ,
The diocese has issued updated guidance regarding in-person gathering, specifically regarding when masks are and are not required. Due to continued high levels of community transmission, for the time being, masks continue to be required when in the building, including during worship. It's important to remember that all of these changes are a temporary part of this time of transition. I'm simply grateful we are able to gather at all! While we encourage you to use the restroom prior to coming, the bathrooms are available if you have need. For the time being, please continue to wear your mask if you need to leave your pew. Bathrooms are located down the hall. As always, due to online streaming setup, worship BEGINS @ 10am. Please be seated and ready a few minutes early. Enter the Sanctuary through main rear doors, or the sanctuary ramp door if you need an accessible entrance. All other doors to the building will be locked and we ask you to remain in the sanctuary. Bring any activities for youth with you. While we don't have "assigned or designated" seating, we ask you to respect your fellow worshippers and give each other space. Try not to sit directly behind or right next to folks not in your household, etc. This is easier if you sit to one side of the pew or the other, rather than directly in the middle. Spread out and relax. Additionally, we are not sharing physical Peace, so stay in your pew. Ushers will guide procession to receive Communion, keeping distance from folks in front of you. Keep your mask on until receiving bread, turn and consume. Leave your mask on and stay around and visit after the service, as you are able! It's great to have the chance to see and chat in person! Online offerings can be made via tithe.ly at: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1405202 Hope you choose to join us soon! Resources regarding COVID-19 can be found below. |
General Information
Say home if you are sick, even if you think it is just a cold. To prevent the spread of infection, wear a cloth mask when you go out in public, wash your hands for at least twenty seconds with soap and warm water (don't forget your thumbs!), use 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer if you can't wash your hands, and keep your hands away from your face.
Wash your hands:
Clean surfaces in your home frequently with an approved disinfectant. The steps you take to prevent the spread of infection impacts the lives of others. If you feel you may have Conornavirus (COVID-19), or have come in contact with an individual with a confirmed case, call ahead to your doctor's office before going in for an appointment. Your doctor will advise you on proper next steps, including the need to quarantine or isolate. |
Visit Cerro Gordo Public Health for the latest recommendations about COVID.
Public Health Helplines
Information: (641) 494-3546 Direction: (641) 494-3547 Vertical Divider
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Gracious God, lift up all those who are ill across the country and world, and look upon us as we navigate this difficult time in our country and communities. Give us grace to be mindful, thoughtful, and gracious to those around us, ill and healthy, and strengthen us as we are challenged with changes for the good of all humankind.
We ask all this in your son's name. Amen.
We ask all this in your son's name. Amen.
