DOBBINS MEMORIAL UMC COVID-19 GUIDELINES

(Updated: 2/1/22)

Our goal is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ together as we flatten COVID-19 and strive that no infections are spread by Dobbins UMC activity.

This plan is subject to change based on the recommendations of The New Jersey Governor’s Office (Executive Order), the CDC, the New Jersey Department of Health and the Burlington County Health Department or the Administrative Board, and the GNJ Conference. In the event of an infection of any church attendant, Dobbins Administrative Board will be responsible for making any changes at the appropriate time.

1). PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

A. We strongly suggest the use of face masks (coverings) during service.

B. All will be encouraged to bring their own masks. The church will provide face masks for those who do not have their own.

C. The church will provide hand sanitizer stations at each entrance to the church.

2). SOCIAL DISTANCING:

A. We strongly suggest social distance during service.

B. There will be signage to remind people to maintain 6 feet spacing.

3). HUMAN CONTACT:

A. Attendees will be discouraged from hugging, kissing, shaking hands, or sharing personal items.

4). COMMUNICATION:

A. These guidelines will be posted on our website and sent to all members via e-mail and by regular mail when requested.

B. These guidelines will be updated and reposted as policies and regulations change per The New Jersey Governor’s Office (Executive Order), the GNJ Conference, the CDC, the New Jersey Department of Health and the Burlington County Health Department or The Administrative Board.

5). WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

A. For communion, we will provide individual portable prefilled Communion juice cups and wafers.

B. Offerings will be collected electronically and in a container that need not be touched. Congregants will drop their offering of cash or check upon exiting while being careful to not touch the container and form a line respecting 6 feet of social distancing.

C. Pastor and reader will use only one microphone per person and will not share them.

D. Bathrooms will be open only on the first floor and cleaned and sanitized before and after each worship service.

E. NURSERY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL are now open.

7). FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES

A. All outside groups meetings and youth meetings are now permitted.