Join us for worship this Sunday either in person or on Facebook!
While the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter, the pandemic is still with us. Our plans for the spring aim to facilitate as much participation as possible, while recognizing that people are in different places in terms of vaccinations and levels of risk tolerance.
We have returned to two services in our sanctuary at 8:20 and 10:40. When temperatures permit, we will hold our second service in the church parking lot so that those more comfortable worshiping outdoors can join us. The early services will be available virtually at facebook.com/fccjcmo.
To do worship as safely as possible indoors, we'll need your help in the following ways:
- Maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet between family units but ideally closer to 10-12 feet. This helps you avoid breathing in the aerosols of others in your vicinity.
- Masks need to be worn to limit the possibility of unknowingly adding to the spread of the virus. The scientific research on masks is making clear their effectiveness in allowing some semblance of normal life to continue and all of us can "love our neighbor" by wearing them when we are together.
- As always, all followers of Jesus Christ are welcome at the Lord's Table. Communion will be set out at the front of the sanctuary and church members will be invited to come forward and self-serve during our celebration of the Lord's Supper. When outside, we will continue to use pre-packaged communion. Gluten free options are available for those who need them.
- Offering plates will not be passed but will instead be placed on the usher's table in the back or at the welcome tables oustide where gifts can be left. Your generosity towards Christ's church, especially in this chaotic season, is especially appreciated.
- Please practice good hand hygiene, stay home if you are feeling even the slightest bit sick, and consider worshiping by Facebook if you fall into the categories defined by the CDC as being at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
We have returned to two services in our sanctuary at 8:20 and 10:40. When temperatures permit, we will hold our second service in the church parking lot so that those more comfortable worshiping outdoors can join us. The early services will be available virtually at facebook.com/fccjcmo.
To do worship as safely as possible indoors, we'll need your help in the following ways:
- Maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet between family units but ideally closer to 10-12 feet. This helps you avoid breathing in the aerosols of others in your vicinity.
- Masks need to be worn to limit the possibility of unknowingly adding to the spread of the virus. The scientific research on masks is making clear their effectiveness in allowing some semblance of normal life to continue and all of us can "love our neighbor" by wearing them when we are together.
- As always, all followers of Jesus Christ are welcome at the Lord's Table. Communion will be set out at the front of the sanctuary and church members will be invited to come forward and self-serve during our celebration of the Lord's Supper. When outside, we will continue to use pre-packaged communion. Gluten free options are available for those who need them.
- Offering plates will not be passed but will instead be placed on the usher's table in the back or at the welcome tables oustide where gifts can be left. Your generosity towards Christ's church, especially in this chaotic season, is especially appreciated.
- Please practice good hand hygiene, stay home if you are feeling even the slightest bit sick, and consider worshiping by Facebook if you fall into the categories defined by the CDC as being at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19.