Masks will be optional in most of the Nave as will social distancing. The section of the transept in front of the lectern will remain a “mask required” section as will the communion station in the chapel. This section will also remain socially distanced with kneelers placed on pews to mark where to sit and not to sit. I know that there are many families who have sat in this section for years and would like to do so now as unmasked, vaccinated persons. However, in the short term, as an act of hospitality, love, and concern for our most vulnerable population – our children – we invite you to greet this as an opportunity to either get to know our children and families while wearing a mask or sit in a new place and discover something new about worship and the beauty of the church. If we discover that there is not a need to reserve a section of the church that requires masks, we will phase this out in the future.

 

Communion will be at the rail with touchless distribution and intinction of the cup. Instructions will be offered at the service as well as a reminder to hand sanitize as you approach the rail. We will also offer a “mask required” communion station in the chapel at the 10:30am service.