What to Know About In-Person Worship May 23

Where: We will be in the parking lot directly across from Elizabeth School (Same as last fall.)

All are asked to wear a mask.

We expect a good attendance. Please try to distance as much as space allows. Remember that some may want more space. We ask that before, during and after the service, you consider and respect the wishes and health needs of others. You may want to arrive a tad early to find a good location. A lane will be marked to avoid obscuring the camera shot for online worshippers.

Parking: Find a place anywhere along Fifth, Travis, or Park or in the Novant lot adjacent to the church. Parking is also available in the school lot. Church parking lot is closed due to construction. Please be considerate and leave spaces closest to where we will worship (along Travis and Fifth) open for the less ambulatory.

Seating: Please bring your own chairs or blankets. Chairs can be placed on the pavement and blankets can be put on the grass knoll along Travis. A few extra chairs will be available for those who cannot bring their own.

Bathroom: There is an ADA Port-a-John on the front lawn of the church. Clean and just delivered.

Dress: Dress lightly and causally. Temperatures may be in the low-90s.

What to Bring

  • Bug spray
  • Sun block
  • Maybe an umbrella for personal shade (but please keep low so others can see.)
  • Water

For Worship:

  • Ushers with gloves will hand out bulletins.
  • We will pass the peace remaining where we are seated to avoid hugging, etc.
  • Children will remain in place with their families during Children’s Time. 
  • An offering will be collected by people invited to front to place contributions in a basket.
  • Singing – CDC regulations permit the choir to sing without masks as they will be separated from worshippers (required safe distance is 12 feet).
  • All others can sing quietly with masks on in order to limit aerosols.

For Lunch:

  • Please consider bringing your own utensils and water
  • Box lunches were pre-ordered. We will have a few extra for purchase or donation.
  • Feel free to bring your own lunch, remembering the temperatures.
  • We will eat in the seats where we worship.
  • PLEASE throw away all waste and leave your place as clean as you found it