Covid-19 Update Page
This page will contain communications from the Immanuel leadership team and community leaders regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
Also, watch your e-mail or visit pastor Jack's "Chimings" updates in the News and Events section of this website.
This page will contain communications from the Immanuel leadership team and community leaders regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
Also, watch your e-mail or visit pastor Jack's "Chimings" updates in the News and Events section of this website.
Update: May 19, 2021 - New Civid-19 Guidelines
The Administrative Council, in conjunction with CDC and NYS Dept. of Health guidelines as well as recommendations from the Upper New York Annual Conference, will operate our building under the following parameters:
1. The wearing of face coverings, maintaining of physical distancing, use of hand sanitizers will continue to be required for those not vaccinated against COVID19, but are optional for those who are vaccinated. A sign-in/sign-out system will continue to be our operating procedure. During the week we will use the current sign-in sheets and for worship our ushers will gather names and contact information of attendees only.
2. We will continue to maintain a single entrance/exit near the Sanctuary for building access.
Worship
1. Both 8:30 and 10am worship services will be in the sanctuary. Masks will need to be worn when moving about the sanctuary and when singing for those not fully vaccinated, optional for those who are.
2. We continue to recommend six feet of physical distancing between those members not in your household and for those not fully vaccinated, optional for those who are.
3. Commencing on June 13, we will have one worship service outside at 9am. Masks will be optional when outside, we continue to recommend six feet of physical distancing between those not members of your household and not fully vaccinated, optional for those who are. We will gather names and contact information as stated above. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary.
Other usage by groups
Other groups who wish to resume their ministry are invited to do so but we are requesting that the CDC and NYS Health Dept. guidelines (shown above) be followed as well. Groups that are unable, or unwilling to follow those guidelines should probably continue their ministry in a virtual way.
These plans are in force as of the date of their publication, but the situation may change if community circumstances warrant.
We desire everyone to make the best possible choice for themselves about attendance and we will continue to build our "on line" congregation, available through Facebook Live on Sundays at 10am and through our church website www.churchofthebells.org.
West Side Nursery School
The West Side Nursery School (WSNS) reopened in October 2020. Access to the WSNS facilities by WSNS staff and students/families will be through the WSNS main door subject to screening procedures and protocols pursuant to NYS guidelines. The WSNS operation is the only exception to the above described single access point at the church main doors where access for church ministries and functions will continue to be required. Entry to the WSNS wing by non-WSNS staff should be kept to a minimum and only for essential church related tasks during the WSNS weekday morning operation hours. Entry to the church wing by WSNS staff should be kept to a minimum and only for essential church/WSNS related business such as checking mail or interface with church staff.
Revised 5.19.2021
1. The wearing of face coverings, maintaining of physical distancing, use of hand sanitizers will continue to be required for those not vaccinated against COVID19, but are optional for those who are vaccinated. A sign-in/sign-out system will continue to be our operating procedure. During the week we will use the current sign-in sheets and for worship our ushers will gather names and contact information of attendees only.
2. We will continue to maintain a single entrance/exit near the Sanctuary for building access.
Worship
1. Both 8:30 and 10am worship services will be in the sanctuary. Masks will need to be worn when moving about the sanctuary and when singing for those not fully vaccinated, optional for those who are.
2. We continue to recommend six feet of physical distancing between those members not in your household and for those not fully vaccinated, optional for those who are.
3. Commencing on June 13, we will have one worship service outside at 9am. Masks will be optional when outside, we continue to recommend six feet of physical distancing between those not members of your household and not fully vaccinated, optional for those who are. We will gather names and contact information as stated above. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary.
Other usage by groups
Other groups who wish to resume their ministry are invited to do so but we are requesting that the CDC and NYS Health Dept. guidelines (shown above) be followed as well. Groups that are unable, or unwilling to follow those guidelines should probably continue their ministry in a virtual way.
These plans are in force as of the date of their publication, but the situation may change if community circumstances warrant.
We desire everyone to make the best possible choice for themselves about attendance and we will continue to build our "on line" congregation, available through Facebook Live on Sundays at 10am and through our church website www.churchofthebells.org.
West Side Nursery School
The West Side Nursery School (WSNS) reopened in October 2020. Access to the WSNS facilities by WSNS staff and students/families will be through the WSNS main door subject to screening procedures and protocols pursuant to NYS guidelines. The WSNS operation is the only exception to the above described single access point at the church main doors where access for church ministries and functions will continue to be required. Entry to the WSNS wing by non-WSNS staff should be kept to a minimum and only for essential church related tasks during the WSNS weekday morning operation hours. Entry to the church wing by WSNS staff should be kept to a minimum and only for essential church/WSNS related business such as checking mail or interface with church staff.
Revised 5.19.2021
On-Line Worship Opportunities
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Even though Sunday worship services have resumed, you still have the option of participating in worship on-line. Click Here for on-line worship/devotional services.
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Protect Yourself! Know the facts! Follow the guidelines!
As you all know, the Coronavirus outbreak is a rapidly changing event. The best place to obtain the most current and reliable information is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website. Click here for the latest information from the CDC.
As you all know, the Coronavirus outbreak is a rapidly changing event. The best place to obtain the most current and reliable information is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website. Click here for the latest information from the CDC.
