Quick Reference Guide for In-Person Worship
Before Coming to Church
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Register online in advance, for the upcoming Sunday 9:00 AM service.
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Registration opens each Monday morning and closes each Friday at noon (or sooner, if all spots are filled), for the upcoming Sunday service.
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For each person planning to attend,
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list their name and contact information
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answer basic health screening questions
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No computer or internet access? Please connect with a “registration buddy” to help you register online. Or as a last resort, call the church office and leave a message on the general voicemail box.
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The number of attendees is strictly limited – if the maximum is reached for the upcoming Sunday, there will not be any more registrations available. If you were able to attend in-person worship the prior Sunday, consider waiting until Tuesday to register, to give others an opportunity to attend worship.
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You can always join Trinity’s 9 AM Sunday worship via YouTube live-stream if you are unable to join in-person worship.
When Arriving at Church
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IF YOU ARE FEELING ANY HEALTH CONCERNS OR SYMPTOMS, DO NOT COME TO CHURCH! Join us via YouTube live-stream, instead.
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Please take care of your “bathroom needs” at home before arrival; upstairs washrooms are only for urgent needs.
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Arrival and entry begin at 8:30 AM to 8:45 AM – no last-minute rush, please!
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Entry will be via the church parking lot doors only (Metcalfe St, east side of the building). Line up, staying 6 feet apart.
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Bring and wear a mask at all times (face shields and masks with vents are not approved).
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Show your service ticket (paper or electronic).
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Reaffirm your health status.
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Keep your coats, umbrellas, etc, with you at all times.
On Entry
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Sanitize your hands.
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Continue to wear your mask.
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Obtain a paper order of service (or download the order of service on your phone/tablet, to save paper! Link available here).
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Follow directions from greeters.
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Sit only where designated and/or indicated (people in the same family/bubble can sit together).
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Stay 6 feet apart.
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Socialize with the mask on and safely distanced (and ideally outside).
During the Worship Service
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Remain in your place except as directed.
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Observe the Peace with smiles, words, or gestures from your place.
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Refrain from singing.
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For Communion (optional - all are welcome to participate to the extent of your comfort), come forward as directed in single file.
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Receive the host (bread) in your hands, mask on, and then move as directed to the side.
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When at the side, remove your mask only to consume the consecrated bread, then put your mask back on.
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Continue to stay 6 feet apart at all times.
When the Service is Over
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Continue to wear your mask and stay 6 feet apart.
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Follow directions from clergy and/or greeters for orderly exiting the service.
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Take everything with you, including your order of service and used children's activity packets.
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Exit through the parking lot side doors (Metcalfe Street, east side), maintaining 6 feet distancing from everyone.
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Refrain from gathering at exits, vestibules or walkways.
If You Have Children
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Church School is offered online only; children attending in-person worship must remain with their family for the whole service.
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Use masks, except for those 2 and under.
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Bring your own toys and snacks or get a package from the greeters.
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Do not share items or leave anything behind.
Special Circumstances Or Individual Needs?
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Worshippers with mobility or accessibility issues or other health needs should advise and take direction from the greeters.