Forward Together

A Step-by-Step Guide to Re-Opening Activities at Good Shepherd

REVIEWED BY GOOD SHEPHERD’S COVID-19 TASK FORCE AND APPROVED BY GOOD SHEPHERD’S BOARD

PHASE 1: Stay Home (as of 1/11/2021)


 

Criteria:
Infection rate going down and stabilizing in the area around Good Shepherd, concern about health system to handle capacity.
Good Shepherd’s Response
  • All in-person worship suspended, outdoor worship may be considered once weather improves
  • Worship Services and Resources available online
  • Church group gatherings of < 10 can ask to meet (outside preferred) but will be determined on a case by case basis, masks and registration required, maintaining a social distance of at least six feet apart
  • Baptisms, weddings and funerals will continue. However, attendance at baptisms will be limited to parents and siblings of the child being baptized along with sponsors; others can attend via Zoom. Weddings and funerals will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
  • Little Blessings Preschool will remain open. However, all children attending preschool will now be required to wear masks.
  • The food pantry and clothes closet will remain open.