First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, 1 Church Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452 | (802) 878-5745
COVID-19 Update November 10, 2021
/in Church Life Updates & News /by Andrea SharpDear Friends: As we enter one of most sacred liturgical times of the year, I thought it important to continue to inform the congregation about our COVID Policies for the Church.
Sunday Worship and Activities
- Worship: We will continue to meet in person for both of our worship services and will also continue to stream our First Service @ 8:30 a.m. which you can access any time thereafter. Everyone is required to wear masks at both services AND to sign your name for the possibility of contact tracing. The Deacons will make a determination concerning the Christmas Eve Services at their special meeting on Sunday December 5th .
- Faith Formation: We have moved inside to Fellowship Hall with air purifiers running. Instead of eating snack in person, it is collected as you leave. All volunteers are vaccinated.
- Hospitality: For the time being, Hospitality will offer coffee after the worship services outside only and not at all in inclement weather.
Committees and Groups
- All groups, committees and volunteer activities are required to wear masks inside the building. Currently, most of our committees and groups are conducted in a hybrid fashion which means that if you feel comfortable to come in person, you are welcome to do so and if you are more cautious, then please stay home and connect electronically.
If You Contract COVID-19
- People who have attended a church function (service, meeting, or other gathering) and then test positive for Covid-19 should notify the Church staff immediately so that others who were in attendance can be notified. Names of those who test positive will not be made public.
Thank you all for working together to keep the people who use our facility safe. We are all sick and tired of many of these protocols but know caution will keep people safe and alive. If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to Rev. Mark at 802 922-1773.