Building Guidelines

We continue to offer onsite worship services on Sundays at 9:30 A.M. We continue with some social distance-related guidelines, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, based on advice from the ELCA Synod and the State of Illinois' COVID-related policies. Building guidelines have been posted on our bulletin board in the narthex. If you are not yet comfortable with attending worship, or if you do not feel well, please stay home, and feel free to join us via Zoom by going to >>> Our Online Service Instructions. Our building is open on Tuesdays from 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M, Wednesdays from 9 A.M. to noon, on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., and at other times when necessary.

  1. No more than fifty (50) people allowed in Sanctuary.

  2. Masks are optional for entry. HOWEVER, it is strongly recommended that masks be worn by those individuals that are unvaccinated and those that are high risk or immunocompromised.

  3. Worship leader(s) can remove mask while speaking if within the communion rail, and following the CDC guidelines (social distancing of 6 feet or more)

  4. Use hand sanitizer upon entry to building.

  5. Attendance log will be used at every service or meeting. Documentation will be by one (1) designated person, preferably an usher. Documents will be destroyed 21 days after event if no one reports contagion of Covid-19.

  6. Nursery will not be open for supervision of children.

  7. Doors to Sanctuary will be open during occupancy to avoid touching door handles.

  8. Designated seating positions will be marked with proper social distancing. Occupants of the same household may sit together.

  9. Upon dismissal, parishioners will exit the sanctuary through the center doors and proceed directly out of the building. A collection plate for offering envelopes will be stationed in the narthex.

  10. Any social interaction outdoors should adhere to social distancing and use of face masks.

  11. Requesting only one person at a time in restrooms.

  12. Restrooms will be provided with waste baskets and hand sanitizer dispensers near the door.

  13. When entering the sanctuary for worship services on Sunday, please take a container with a wafer and communion wine with you to your seat.

  14. Each group using the facilities is required to follow these guidelines.