Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name! – Psalm 103:1
After much discussion and discernment, the Session has approved weekly indoor worship gatherings on Sunday mornings at First Presbyterian Church.
Date, Time, and Location
We will meet indoors on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. While we hope to return to worship in the Sanctuary as soon as possible, the Fellowship Hall provides a more flexible space for seating and cleaning procedures. Any last-minute changes will be shared via email and/or on our website (www.sylvapres.org), so please check ahead of time.
Online Worship
As with our outdoor services, Indoor Worship will be live-streamed via our church YouTube page. A link to the order of service will be emailed to the congregation on Sunday mornings, and services will be saved online for later viewing. Those without internet access will still receive a printed bulletin and sermon through the mail. We encourage our congregation to do what they are most comfortable with and to use their judgment as to whether or not to attend. We ask those with at-risk conditions or showing signs of illness to wait until safety is more assured. Remember, even if we are not all together in person, we are united by the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name.
Safety Protocols
Participants should bring their own folding chairs, and everyone should sit socially distanced and/or in family clusters. (The floor will be marked to help you with this.)
Everyone must wear masks for the duration of the service, including entry and exit, except for the pastor and others while they are leading the service.
Hand-sanitizer and extra masks will be available for those who need them.
Before Sunday, our cleaning staff will clean and sanitize our worship space.
On Sunday mornings, windows and doors will be opened in the Fellowship Hall to allow for airflow. (Please dress warmly.)
A volunteer will remain after the service to vacuum the floor and wipe down surfaces: tabletops, light switches, door handles, etc.
We will not sing together, shake hands, hug, or pass the peace during the service.
Use of the church building on Sundays is limited to the Fellowship Hall and entryways.
Childcare will not be available as we begin meeting, but we will have activities for children on-hand, and we hope to provide childcare at a later date.
We encourage you to do your best to follow these guidelines and to help our children to follow them as well. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! If you have questions, please contact our Pastor or a member of the Session.