Church Council and the COVID guideline committee met on May 20, 2021. We praise God for the safe reopening of Faith Lutheran! We will continue developing plans to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ while containing the spread of COVID-19. Practices might need to be adjusted.
At this time, Faith Lutheran is not requiring facial mask wearing if vaccinated and highly encouraged wearing mask if not vaccinated to provide the safest environment for all people. Church services will continue to be available online along with drive up communion and prayer. If anyone has concerns or comments, please email Pastor Seth.
The following recommendations from the City of Watertown and CDC (center for disease control and prevention) were presented and discussed. For the interest and wellbeing of the parishioners at Faith Lutheran, it was decided to follow the stated guidelines.
Vaccinated Universal Practices:
A person is fully vaccinated if it has been two or more weeks since they received their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or it has been two or more weeks since they received their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local etc including local business and workplace guidance.
Non-Vaccinated Universal Practices:
Practice physical distancing of 6 feet or more when in public.
Wearing an appropriate face covering when indoors or in and enclosed space, other than a private residence with your household members is encouraged. Wear outdoors when physical distancing is not possible.
Faith Lutheran will continue to ensure readily available hand washing/sanitizing options, mask if requested, and clean rooms/church in between use.
Thank you!
1Thessalonians 5:11
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
