Return to In-Person Worship beginning October 4 & October 7, 2020
Beginning October 4, one 9:00 a.m. Sunday service will be offered, weekly alternating liturgical styles between contemporary and traditional (i.e. 10/7 & 10/11 will be contemporary, 10/14 & 10/18 will be traditional, etc).
On Wednesdays, there will be a 6:00 p.m. service with one WD4 class seated in the second full pew on the left and right, and fourteen pews (including balcony) designated for occupancy by additional attendees (approximately 25). The designated pews will be every other, alternating left and right within a section, and marked by a white circle.
Two chairs in the back of the vestibule will be reserved for the ushers. A presider chair will be placed in the sanctuary. Attendance will be by reservation through the St. Paul Office. To place your request, contact the office via email ([email protected]) or phone (319.462-4841) by Friday 9:00 a.m. for Sunday services or Tuesday 10:00 a.m. for Wednesday services. Please indicate how many will be in your party; family clusters of three adults or less will be counted as one pew. Your reservation for Sunday services will be confirmed by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, and by noon on Wednesday for Wednesday evening services. If you do not receive a confirmation, presume the seats are full and place your request for the next available service. We will work to rotate the reservations through the members, so realize that you will not be able to attend every time you request. With patience, this will become a prayerful experience. The Wednesday service will be recorded and posted online.
Report to the usher’s station in the vestibule to have your temperature checked before entering the church. If your temperature is over 100 degrees, you will be asked to not remain in the church. When in the church building, masks will always be worn by everyone except when a minister is addressing the congregation while maintaining a safe distance. Please bring your own mask whenever possible. If you forget, some are available in the vestibule of the church.
In order to minimize contact, communion bread will be distributed into the hand by the presider; fruit of the vine trays will be placed on pedestal tables on both sides of the presider who will offer both species by saying, “the Body and Blood of Christ given for you.” Respond, “Amen.” Communicants will enter the main aisle an entire pew at a time alternating from left to right and beginning in the front, shall maintain six feet separation while in the processional line, remove their face masks before approaching the minister, then receive communion and return to their seats.
All liturgical ministers will check temperatures first thing after arriving at the church. A thermometer has already been acquired for St. Paul.
When we sing, we push air further away from our bodies with greater energy. Because Covid 19 is an airborne virus, there will be no congregational singing to minimize projected air in the church space. As participants, you are encouraged to engage the hymns/songs in different ways – try humming, swaying, lightly clapping or reflecting on the meaning of the words as you listen.
Ceiling and air conditioner fans will be kept running, and when weather allows, windows will be open to increase cross ventilation.
You are encouraged to exchange Christ’s peace or greetings verbally and with reverent non-contact gestures (i.e. bowing, waving).
The offering box will be placed in the entrance of the church (not passed).
Arrows will be taped on the floor to show flow of foot traffic (always down center aisle, back via outside aisles). Please observe this even when leaving the worship space.
All surfaces touched during service will be sanitized and cleaned. This cleaning will be completed before another service will be allowed to be held.
Please be considerate of others and stay home if you are not feeling well.
The Pulse is distributed for individual use and is to be taken home. If you are on the mailing list to receive the Pulse, please let Lois know if you will be picking it up from church and she can remove your name. Extra Pulses will be kept at the entryway of the CE building during the week. •
Beginning October 4, one 9:00 a.m. Sunday service will be offered, weekly alternating liturgical styles between contemporary and traditional (i.e. 10/7 & 10/11 will be contemporary, 10/14 & 10/18 will be traditional, etc).
On Wednesdays, there will be a 6:00 p.m. service with one WD4 class seated in the second full pew on the left and right, and fourteen pews (including balcony) designated for occupancy by additional attendees (approximately 25). The designated pews will be every other, alternating left and right within a section, and marked by a white circle.
Two chairs in the back of the vestibule will be reserved for the ushers. A presider chair will be placed in the sanctuary. Attendance will be by reservation through the St. Paul Office. To place your request, contact the office via email ([email protected]) or phone (319.462-4841) by Friday 9:00 a.m. for Sunday services or Tuesday 10:00 a.m. for Wednesday services. Please indicate how many will be in your party; family clusters of three adults or less will be counted as one pew. Your reservation for Sunday services will be confirmed by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, and by noon on Wednesday for Wednesday evening services. If you do not receive a confirmation, presume the seats are full and place your request for the next available service. We will work to rotate the reservations through the members, so realize that you will not be able to attend every time you request. With patience, this will become a prayerful experience. The Wednesday service will be recorded and posted online.
Report to the usher’s station in the vestibule to have your temperature checked before entering the church. If your temperature is over 100 degrees, you will be asked to not remain in the church. When in the church building, masks will always be worn by everyone except when a minister is addressing the congregation while maintaining a safe distance. Please bring your own mask whenever possible. If you forget, some are available in the vestibule of the church.
In order to minimize contact, communion bread will be distributed into the hand by the presider; fruit of the vine trays will be placed on pedestal tables on both sides of the presider who will offer both species by saying, “the Body and Blood of Christ given for you.” Respond, “Amen.” Communicants will enter the main aisle an entire pew at a time alternating from left to right and beginning in the front, shall maintain six feet separation while in the processional line, remove their face masks before approaching the minister, then receive communion and return to their seats.
All liturgical ministers will check temperatures first thing after arriving at the church. A thermometer has already been acquired for St. Paul.
When we sing, we push air further away from our bodies with greater energy. Because Covid 19 is an airborne virus, there will be no congregational singing to minimize projected air in the church space. As participants, you are encouraged to engage the hymns/songs in different ways – try humming, swaying, lightly clapping or reflecting on the meaning of the words as you listen.
Ceiling and air conditioner fans will be kept running, and when weather allows, windows will be open to increase cross ventilation.
You are encouraged to exchange Christ’s peace or greetings verbally and with reverent non-contact gestures (i.e. bowing, waving).
The offering box will be placed in the entrance of the church (not passed).
Arrows will be taped on the floor to show flow of foot traffic (always down center aisle, back via outside aisles). Please observe this even when leaving the worship space.
All surfaces touched during service will be sanitized and cleaned. This cleaning will be completed before another service will be allowed to be held.
Please be considerate of others and stay home if you are not feeling well.
The Pulse is distributed for individual use and is to be taken home. If you are on the mailing list to receive the Pulse, please let Lois know if you will be picking it up from church and she can remove your name. Extra Pulses will be kept at the entryway of the CE building during the week. •