Here are some things you should all know about our indoor services at COTM ahead of this coming Sunday. A video walking you through the process will be emailed to you later this week.
You must wear a mask for the entire service.
Enter by the front door ONLY.
When you arrive you will need to check in with the Usher at the door, who will check your RSVP status and then direct you to a seat cluster appropriate for your party size.
Please no handshaking or hugging; I know we're all excited to see one another again, but resist the urge! :)
There will be no congregational singing. Only Rochelle and Darren may sing.
There will be no procession of the Eucharistic elements or the Offertory Baskets. Please put your offering in the basket located on the table in the Narthex as you come in.
Communion will be in one kind only -- the Bread.
At the end of the service, you will be dismissed out of the side door near the altar.
Bathrooms will be open for use; we ask that you use them one at a time though, and use the provided Clorox wipes to wipe down whatever you touch after use.
At the 8:30am and 1pm services, you are required to bring your own Prayer Book, service printout, or use your phone to follow along. At 11am, the service will be on PowerPoint Slides. There will be no service material handed out.
And please remember to RSVP using the RSVP link provided: https://rsvp.church/r/ZyCQn7XU
I think that provides a good, short summary of what to expect. I know it's not perfect and it's certainly not "normal," but this is the best we have right now in order to keep everyone safe and make everyone feel comfortable. As things move along, it's my hope that the restrictions will start to relax so more and some of these things may be able to be changed.
As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. I'm happy to answer your questions.
I look forward to seeing you Sunday!