In order to help keep our church and city healthy, our leadership team would like to share with you our plans for a phased re-opening over the summer. Many Sunday School classes, small groups, and ministries meet online with limited seating in services.
From Dr. Youssef
MORE ABOUT ATTENDING SERVICES
ONLINE & LIMITED SEATING ON-SITE
- Once seating capacity is met, you will need to watch live stream at home
- Follow social distancing by remaining 6 feet apart from others
- Limit of 3 people in the restroom at a time
- Keep hallways clear for traffic flow and social distancing
- No personal contact, including handshaking or hugging
- No Nursery, Children or Student ministries will be available
- No Adult Bible Classes or other classes at the 9:00 a.m. hour
- The building has been and continues to be professionally cleaned through the crisis
- Ready on-site signs with updated facility information
Live streams are available at apostles.org/live or Facebook.
OPENING PHASES
PHASE 0: May 1-27
Sunday Worship
10:30 service meets with limited seating per the CDC guidelines.
Encourage the congregation to “use discretion when deciding whether to watch online or attend in person.”
Send out survey to gauge congregation’s comfort level.
Midweek Gathering
No Midweeek Gatherings
Adult Bible Classes
Online Only – Limited Class Schedule
Children’s Ministry
No Children’s Ministry or Nursery Events
STS Student Ministry
Online Classes Only
Women’s Ministry
Online Classes Only
Small Groups
Online meetings determined by group leaders.
PHASE 1: May 27 – June
Sunday Worship
Services meet with limited seating per the CDC guidelines. Please use discretion when deciding to watch online or attend in person.
10:30 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary.
9:00 a.m. Family Service in the Chapel. Children Welcome. June 7-21.
Midweek Gathering
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Commons. Indoor and outdoor seating. RSVP for meal.
6:15 p.m. Prayer in Sanctuary.
Adult Bible Classes
Online Only – Limited Class Schedule
Children’s Ministry
No Children’s Ministry or Nursery Events
VBS Home 2 Home Available Online
STS Student Ministry
Online Classes Only
Women’s Ministry
Online Classes Only or Small, Off-site, Backyard Meetings.
Small Groups
Groups Break for Summer.
PHASE 2: July
Sunday Worship
Services meet with limited seating per the CDC guidelines. Please use discretion when deciding to watch online or attend in person.
Grand Re-Opening at 10:30 a.m. on June 28 for Patriotic Service
Sanctuary/Chapel/STS Gym open for overflow seating.
No 9:00 a.m. Service
Midweek Gathering
Midweek TBD based on June.
Adult Bible Classes
Online Only – Limited Class Schedule
Children’s Ministry
No Children’s Ministry or Nursery Events
VBS Home 2 Home Available Online
STS Student Ministry
Online Classes; Potential On-Site Meetings.
Women’s Ministry
Online Classes Only or Small, Off-site, Backyard Meetings.
Small Groups
Groups Break for Summer.