Team C-19 Advisory to the Congregation of First Presbyterian of Farmington
We are sorry to advise, that as of this writing, COVID-19 cases are undergoing a significant increase. As a result, in-person worship will cease and building usage will be restricted effective immediately following the conclusion of worship on November 1, 2020. The restrictions are in effect until further notice.
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Until the pandemic is over the following limitations and practices must be followed:
- Limited meetings necessary to the functioning of the church may be approved in accordance with COVID occupancy standards. (All such meetings must be submitted to Team C-19 for approval and scheduled in advance with Karen Spica).
- All approved meeting leaders will receive a Room Usage Report before their meeting begins.He/she must complete the designated sanitation requirements and return a completed Room Usage Report to the office or a designated drop location at the conclusion of their meeting.
- People visiting/volunteering in the office must be pre-approved and expected. (Do not drop in without letting the staff know you are coming.This is for their safety as well as yours).
Zoom accessibility is available for all groups (Bible Study, Circles, Book Clubs, Social groups, etc.) to meet remotely. This is the recommended means of meeting for the foreseeable future. Call the office (Karen Spica) to set up a Zoom meeting. Many groups/committees are successfully meeting via Zoom. Groups that have been attempting in-person meetings should revert to Zoom meetings until further notice.
Do not consider entering the building if
- You are ill or have an above normal temperature.
- You have a medical condition that limits your ability wear a mask at all times when in the building.
- You, or someone you have been exposed to within the last 14 days, have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- You, or someone living with you, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 until you are able to report to the office that you, or those living with you, have a medically determined “all clear” status.
Anyone entering the church building must comply with the following every time they enter the building until the pandemic is over:
- Sign the Contact Tracing Log at the entrance door (We must be able to identify everyone who has been. in the building including the date and time they were there to alert you to possible COVID-19 exposure should the need arise).
- Use hand sanitizer
- Wear a mask at all times in the building
- Physically distance
- Complete your business in a timely manner and depart the building
If you have questions, notify us by email at [email protected].
