Covid Policy Update 5/20/21
When our church’s Covid Team was first formed, we decided to follow CDC and Florida Conference UMC guidelines as resources for our decisions. Moreover, we have sought to follow the UMC’s general rules (Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in love with God) and biblical guidance which encourages us to put the needs of others first, seek the peace of all, and to avoid decisions which would cause others to stumble.
Updated Plan/Protocols as of 5/23/20:
As a church family, our greatest priority is loving one another well and not causing harm to one another. As such, we will trust each other to follow these guidelines accordingly. We will not check vaccine cards or add unnecessary labels.
We understand some people who are vaccinated may still desire to wear a mask and that is ok. The whole Chancel Choir, for example, has chosen to continue wearing masks.
What we do not want to do is create division between those who are vaccinated and those who are not. Let us not add to the voice of judgement on either side of the aisle, but rather work for the peace of all.
I do hope to see you in worship this Sunday (5/23) as we confirm and bless our confirmation students—and celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost!!
Thank you and bless you!
Your fellow servant in Christ,
~Pastor Emily