Healthy at Church Recommendations through June 16
The Ministry Cabinet (governing board) of South Elkhorn has launched a Healthy at Church Task Force. Learn more about the team here.
Healthy at Church Task Force recommended extending the general church closure through June 16th. That means no church or community groups or office visitors are to enter the church building. Only select individuals will enter the building for essential functioning of the church. Church staff will continue to work remotely as much as possible.
Outdoor service/drive-in services are a must under current indoor capacity constraints:
Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks,
unless they have a medical condition that prevents it
At-risk groups are discouraged from attending
(or remain at a safe distance/stay in their vehicles)
Restrooms will need to be cleaned after each individual use,
and will only be available for emergency use
(encourage people to use restroom before showing up)
Social distancing (6 feet between family groups) is essential (marking on grass)
Items should be brought from home – seating, communion elements, masks
Goal is to reduce contact – encourage people to view materials online, etc.
but can have them available if appropriate measures are taken
(gloved and masked distribution of bulletins, e.g.)
Have sanitizer available and encourage people to bring their own
Participating staff (by nature of their employment) needs to go through a health screening
(temperature check, not exhibiting symptoms)
In effect until the next Cabinet meeting on June 16th.
The task force will continue to meet in the days and weeks ahead to develop additional plans and guidance for the Cabinet to consider from June 16th on.
The Worship Team is tasked with planning and implementing outdoor opportunities for worship. A date for the first drive-in/outdoor worship service will be announced once all planning is complete, all needed materials are obtained, and we can implement all the guidelines to proceed as safely as possible.
CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY
The Healthy at Church Task Force is beginning to consider when a resumption of in-person worship at South Elkhorn should be recommended to the Cabinet, and would love your feedback through a congregational survey.
COVID-19 SURGE IN LEXINGTON
Outdoor Worship remains a safe way to worship, even as COVID-19 surges in Lexington and across the globe. A few changes, including the requirements to wear a mask outside, are included in this update.
Healthy at Church Children and Youth Update
While the reality of COVID-19 continues to spread, impacting South Elkhorn families, we continue to remain confident in the safety of outdoor worship. We ask your continued prayers for all those impacted by COVID-19. We also ask your help with the following Healthy at Church protocols.
Healthy at Church Update & Reminders
While the reality of COVID-19 continues to spread, impacting South Elkhorn families, we continue to remain confident in the safety of outdoor worship. We ask your continued prayers for all those impacted by COVID-19. We also ask your help with the following Healthy at Church protocols.
Outdoor Worship
Starting June 14, worship will be outdoors in the back lawn of South Elkhorn. You can drive in and tune in to 91.1 FM to listen. Or you can worship on the lawn in your own chair or blanket. You can also watch online from home with Facebook Live.
Healthy at Church Recommendations
Drive In Worship
Two services June 7, 2020in the South Elkhorn Christian Church parking lot at 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM. Services will be brief (~20 minutes) and center on communion. Bring your own communion from home. Be sure to use the restroom before you arrive as there will be no building (or bathroom) access.
