Communion during COVID-19

On Saturday June 13th at 7:00 PM and Sunday June 14th at 10:00 AM we will have the first communion since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.  In addition to the safety procedures laid out previously, the following details are important for these communion services which will occur on the 2nd and 4th weekends.

• We will use a walk through system on both pulpit and lectern sides. Distribution will be at the floor level in the front.
  
• The Elder/usher will invite family groups forward alternating sides and maintaining at least 6 feet between each family group. Members will come forward using the center aisle and return by the outside aisle.
  
• Pastors will wear gloves and mask, to administer the wafer.
  
• An Elder, wearing a mask and gloves, will invite the people to “Take and drink…” the wine from the trays set on a table. NO common cup at this time. The individual cups will be spaced out so to avoid touching another cup.
  
• A blessing for children can be offered but will follow social distancing.
  
• The pastor will give a corporate dismissal after all have been communed.
  
• The pastors will provide an extension of the communion service later in the day from 1-3 p.m. to those who wish to drive to the church on the scheduled Sunday. This is for those who watched the live stream. Please call the office to arrange to be served Communion in the parking lot.