Regathering: 7 Key Areas To Consider
- Preparing The Facilities
- Where Should We Start?
- It’s been several weeks since the facilities have been used. The first step is to allow plenty of time to get the facilities ready for family and friends to arrive.
- Walk through the facilities, making a list of problem areas.
- Hymnals, pew Bibles, and other pew materials should be temporarily removed and stored properly.
- Put together a good list of cleaning supplies needed. Don’t forget those items needed after people arrive. (Disinfectant – Wipes – Hand Sanitizer – Gloves – Masks.)
- What Is The Cleaning Plan Once Friends & Family Arrive?
- Identify and clearly mark those areas of the campus that will remain closed for the first few weeks. (Classrooms – Rec Facilities – Age-group Areas, Etc.)
- Make sure hand-sanitizer is available in all common areas.
- Identify contact areas that must be cleaned regularly and create a schedule for cleaning. (Door Handles/Knobs – Stair Rails – Rest Rooms – Elevator Buttons, Etc.)
- Identify who will be responsible for cleaning contact surfaces.
- What Contact Policies Will Be Followed Before, During and After Worship?
- Social distancing rules will still be in effect. 6-feet for non-family members is the rule.
- All hospitality items should be bottled or individually packaged.
- Doors should be safely propped open during periods of entry and exit.
- Know the crowd size limitation local authorities have in place. These limitations may be a specific number or a percentage of capacity, depending on your community.
- Hugs and handshakes are to be avoided. This is a good time to rethink how the “Welcome” will be offered during the service.
- Where Should We Start?
- Everyone Has A Role
- Do We Need A COVID Logistics Team? Yes!
- How Should Leadership Be Recruited and Trained?
- How Should The New Policies Be Communicated To The Church Family?
- A Time For Celebration
- Caring & Providing For Our Children
- Retaining An Online Presence
- Encouraging Faithful Giving
- Beyond The Reunion: Questions To Answer Moving Forward
