Level 4 - SEVERE

1. Building access restricted:
• Worship service held online via Zoom and YouTube; or outdoors
• Meetings and group gatherings held online via Zoom; or outdoors (with limited approved Indoor exceptions, e.g., Memorial Services, Rentals)

2. Group activities may be held in outdoor areas, or in the building by following the process below for approval/exception:

• Group Leader, Minister, or DRE- submits written request to Risk Assessment Team
• Risk Assessment Team - approves requests
• Secretary - schedules approved activities/groups

3. Group Leader, Minister, or DRE –Responsibilities
• Limit use of building to restrooms only, one person/household/pod at a time (with limited approved exceptions, see above)

• Ensure masks are worn by everyone inside the building, 3 years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status. Exception: staff members in their own offices.

• Ensure masks are worn outside for activities involving close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated

• Limit group size to posted room occupancy, take attendance, and ensure people from different households/pods are spread out (i.e., Social Distance)

• Ensure all refreshments are consumed outside (i.e., masks may not be removed inside). No communal food.

• Disinfect all high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, light switches) prior to and following the meeting.

NOTE: It is expected that anyone who is sick will STAY HOME.

NOTES:

  1. Groups are to be considered “Fully Vaccinated” ONLY when all members are fully vaccinated. If any member is not fully vaccinated, ALL members will follow “Unvaccinated” safety protocols.

  2. It is expected that anyone who is sick will STAY HOME.