Park Lake Reopening

The Park Lake Session appointed a Reopening Committee at the end of May to explore the logistics of and make recommendations for safe reopening practices for regathering while the virus still threatens our communities. 

At its August meeting, the Session approved a limited gathering for in person worship on World Communion Sunday, October 4.

Report from the Church Reopening Committee

From the start, the Reopening Committee shaped its recommendations seeking to follow the best health and safety practices recommended by governmental and medical agencies at the time. In addition, we recognize the significance of individuals understanding their personal responsibility in deciding when to attend in-person worship. In this situation, the importance of both the individual and the collective concerns deserve consideration.

The Session of Park Lake approved the following at its August 23, 2020, stated meeting:

¨ Continue 10:30am live-streaming worship and YouTube service.

¨ Continue to monitor the reports regarding the area’s COVID-19 virus numbers,

¨ If the Session approves, in-person worship service will be offered beginning World Communion Sunday, October 4^th, at 10:30am, in the church sanctuary.

Guidelines for attending in-person worship:

1. Please pre-register that you will be attending—online or by calling the church office.
2. Social distancing begins and ends in the church parking lot.
3. Masks are to be worn by all attending. Masks are available for those who don’t bring a mask with them.
4. Hand sanitizer will be available at each entry.
5. Entering and departing the Sanctuary will be directed by the ushers.
6. The congregation will remain seated during hymns, enjoying the singing offered by musicians. 
7. Paper bulletins will be available upon entering the church.
8. When possible, exterior doors will remain open for air circulation.
9. No food or beverages will be permitted in the Sanctuary.