Re-opening Plan
We used a survey, phone tree, email and mailed newsletter.
· Majority 23 said yes they would attend September 13, 2020;
· 21 would watch the recorded version on Youtube;
· all cleaning protocols followed prior to September 13th;
· Nursery will be taped off;
· Masks will be available at the door if needed;
· Hymnbooks and Bibles have been removed from the pews;
· One-way traffic with social distancing will be observed;
· Recommended Health Unit signage will be in place;
· Hand sanitizer available at entrance and exit and wherever else needed;
· Enter Narthex (Sturgeon Road entrance) with your mask on;
· Greeter at the door will draw attention to Covid 19 screening questions (handouts of the screening questions will be available to take)
· Anyone answering positive to one of the screening questions will be turned away;
· Member and visitor lists will be prepared;
· Attendance will be checked off each Sunday;
· Greeter will direct you to distance seating: single, couples, families;
· Fill designated seats from front first to the back;
· If full, there is measured seating in the Hall to watch the service live on the tv screen;
· A dedicated backpack per family with activities will be assigned, disinfected, and stored at the church from week to week;
· If good weather, children will be taken outside with a volunteer;
· Large hoola-hoops for distancing reminder for the children;
· Portable mic will be given to scripture reader upon entry and they will read from their seat;
· Ministry of Music will be provided by pianist and/or soloist singing during hymns or music presentation;
· Media booth for two will be divided with plastic;
· Offering plate will be beside the exit door;
· Minister, husband and guide-dog will enter the church last through the exit doors, entering the Sanctuary from the hallway;
· Minister, husband and guide-dog will exit first after the service;
· If anyone seated in the Hall, they will exit after the Minister;
· Then, congregation will exit at social distance intervals from the front to the back, one row at a time;
· If washroom needed, follow social distancing. Sanitizers, sprays, wipes will be available for each use;
· No sharing of food or fellowship indoors (outdoor visits may take place);
· Dated, documented cleaning will take place;
· Regular cleaning day is Thursday: all surfaces will be sanitized according to the rules;
· There are no temporary tenants, or renters at this time.
· Inquiries will be addressed as the need arises;
· Small group, church related meetings allowed in the Hall with chairs spaced;
· Attendance at meetings will be recorded in the Minutes;
· Dunsford Community Food Bank in the basement: permanent tenant – no contact with congregation. They abide by the best practices;
· Worship Service would be published in the newsletter, sent out by email and regular mail;