Covid-19 precautions & guidelines
POLICIES AND PRACTICES - Phase 4
(effective June 20, 2021)
Our plan to return to gathering in-person at the church is a phased plan that gradually works toward greater numbers of people safely gathering to be the church.
Briefly, the phases are:
Each phase has a set of metrics that need to be met before proceeding. A reversal of the metrics means we can “go back” if the pandemic worsens. Each phase will have policies and practices in place to ensure as much safety as possible.
We have met the established metrics for a two-week period for Phase 4 of our return plan and will implement that phase on June 20, 2021.
We give thanks for your patience and understanding as we continue to do what is safe, faithful, and right. We will continue to keep you up to date on changes.
Persons who are running a fever, experiencing any undiagnosed symptoms of illness, or are identified as “at risk” according to the CDC, should not participate in any gatherings. Frequent use of hand sanitizer/soap is expected.
(effective June 20, 2021)
Our plan to return to gathering in-person at the church is a phased plan that gradually works toward greater numbers of people safely gathering to be the church.
Briefly, the phases are:
- Phase 1 – Groups of 10 or less.
- Phase 2 – Groups of 25 or less.
- Phase 3 – Groups of 50 or less.
- Phase 4 – Groups of 100 or less.
- Phase 5 – Groups of more than 100.
Each phase has a set of metrics that need to be met before proceeding. A reversal of the metrics means we can “go back” if the pandemic worsens. Each phase will have policies and practices in place to ensure as much safety as possible.
We have met the established metrics for a two-week period for Phase 4 of our return plan and will implement that phase on June 20, 2021.
We give thanks for your patience and understanding as we continue to do what is safe, faithful, and right. We will continue to keep you up to date on changes.
Persons who are running a fever, experiencing any undiagnosed symptoms of illness, or are identified as “at risk” according to the CDC, should not participate in any gatherings. Frequent use of hand sanitizer/soap is expected.
DATA AND METRICS
The Council adopted a set of three metrics or measures that will be of primary focus as we evaluate how to safely navigate the threat we face. This simplifies the evaluation of data and allows for better communication with the congregation.
All three of these metrics must be met for a two-week period before we will move to a more open phase of gathering.
The Council adopted a set of three metrics or measures that will be of primary focus as we evaluate how to safely navigate the threat we face. This simplifies the evaluation of data and allows for better communication with the congregation.
All three of these metrics must be met for a two-week period before we will move to a more open phase of gathering.
- 14 Day Average of New Cases (per 100K population) in Polk County
- 25 or lower for Phase 1
- 20 or lower for Phase 2
- 15 or lower for Phase 3
- 10 or lower for Phase 4
- 14 Day Average Positivity Rate all Polk County
- 10% or lower for Phase 1
- 8% or lower for Phase 2
- 6% or lower for Phase 3
- 4% or lower for Phase 4
- 14 Day Hospitalization Census Iowa Region 1
- 100 or lower for Phase 1
- 80 or lower for Phase 2
- 60 or lower for Phase 3
- 40 or lower for Phase 4
- Phased Return
As all three metric thresholds are met, we will begin a phased return to gatherings for mission and ministry. Worship will not take place until the metrics are met for gatherings of 50.
The most recent analysis of the metrics are below. Red means "not close" to the threshold. Yellow means "close, but not yet." Green means "threshold met."
