COVID-19 SAFETY:
Here are the guidelines we ask that “in person” worship service participants follow in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic:
The wearing of masks indoors is optional if you have undergone initial COVID-19 vaccinations and are current with boosters. Please wear a mask if you feel more comfortable doing so. Disposable masks and hand sanitizer are available at every worship service.
Instead of passing around the attendance pads, we will have our greeter(s) welcome you and note your presence.
Similarly, the offering plate will not be passed. Baskets will be available for your offering.
During the “passing of the peace” we will continue to refrain from shaking hands; please wave at others instead and give a sign of peace to them.
You have your choice of accepting communion from the pastor (who will be using plastic gloves) or by using an individually wrapped package.
During the social time following the worship service, please observe hand-washing and food safety protocols.
We suggest you continue to keep appropriate distance between you and non-family members. There is ample room in the sanctuary to enable everyone to “spread out.”
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or running a fever.
If you become ill following a worship service, please contact the church office ASAP.
We encourage everyone to have an annual flu shot! Plus a pneumonia shot, if you are in a high-risk category.
Bethany Presbyterian Church continues to operate in compliance with Sacramento County Health COVID-19 mandates.
Services will continue to be available for viewing at home live on Facebook.
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
During the worship service, the sole entrance to the church building will be through the sanctuary doors. All other exterior doors will be locked during that time.
Those leaving the sanctuary during the worship service are asked, for safety reasons, to return to the sanctuary through the interior hallways (not exiting the building).
During the worship service, if you feel uncomfortable about a situation, or an individual, please notify one of the church members in the back row.
Be sure to wipe up spills (note: it is OK to leave a paper towel on the spot so folks know it is wet) … or to place a safety cone over damp areas to prevent others from slipping. Safety cones are available in the church kitchen.
After dark, please enter and exit the building using the buddy system.
