BSUMC COVID-19 Protocols Effective May 23, 2021
1. Wearing of masks and social distancing are optional for fully vaccinated individuals with masking and social distancing highly recommended for those not fully vaccinated.
2. Self-contained communion elements will continue to be used.
3. Prayer requests will continue to be gathered in the narthex.
4. Offering plates will continue to be used in the narthex.
5. New protocol signage will be placed at all entrances.
6. The choir will resume practices and be returning to future services.
7. Group usage of church facilities will resume based on new protocols. Education of new protocols are required prior to usage.
8. Brunches, luncheons, dinners, pot-lucks and other food events will resume after education of using groups and kitchen/fellowship hall facilities and equipment have been certified as serviceable. No buffets or self-serve food lines. All food lines must be manned by servers. Food servers and preparers must be masked and gloved as per food service guidelines.
9. Hymnals, Bibles and other handouts will be placed back in the pews.
10. Front rows of the sanctuary will be roped off for those wishing to social distance.