COVID Readiness In-Person Service Plan

We are committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment for the entire family to enjoy their church experience and encounter God. As we begin in-person services, things will look a little different while we take some precautions as a community to make sure everyone is safe. Please read through our policies before attending. 

Face Coverings

• In accordance with Governor Cooper’s executive order as of Aug 3, we are requiring everyone (age 12 and older) to wear a face covering while inside our church buildings. Thank you for taking this little extra step of precaution, not just for ourselves, but so that everyone around us can enjoy our church experience.

• Exceptions to wearing a face covering:

  • Children 11 years old and under will not be required to wear masks. Parents can have their children wear masks if they so choose to. 

  • You will not need to wear masks if you have a medical condition or disability that prevents you from wearing one. (YOU DO NOT NEED TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY DETAILS OF YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION)

  • Anyone who is on the stage performing, speaking or teaching will not be required to wear a mask but will be practicing social distancing. 

• If you forgot to bring yours, do not worry, we will have extra face masks available on-site upon entrance at both of our campuses.

Social Distancing Capacity
 

• We will be adhering to a 50% or less capacity (or 250 person maximum) per enclosed space. (Once we get closer to that maximum in any given week, our plan is to open up additional service times to accommodate)

• We are going to be doing our best to layout and encourage social distancing of at least six feet between people throughout the entire day.

• Our auditorium seating procedures have been reset to allow for social distancing. When you enter the auditorium, you will be ushered to sit at least six feet from other families units.

• Our kids ministry areas will do our very best to create an environment that is active and fun, while allowing social distancing precautions. 

Cleanliness/Sanitization

• Before every service, the auditorium and all high-touch surfaces will be disinfected. We will only allow people in the room after that procedure is complete. We will continually wipe down surfaces in the restrooms and other high-touch areas throughout the day.

• Hand sanitizing stations are set up throughout the building. We encourage their frequent use.

• Greeters with masks and gloves will be opening doors for guests, and therefore no guest needs to touch a door handle.

• Drinking fountains will not be available for use and we will not be serving any food or drinks at either of our campuses.

• We encourage you to continue giving online. We will also provide touchless giving kiosks as you exit the auditorium for you to drop off your giving envelope if you choose to physically give.

• We will not shake hands, hug, or high five. Instead, we will air hug, wave, and smile.