COVID-19 RESPONSE   I   UPDATED  June 9, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATES

In-person Worship Procedure Changes
As the COVID positivity rate and hospitalizations in Harford County have continued to fall even with the Governor's lifting of restrictions, we feel we can safely loosen some restrictions regarding worship and ministry team meetings. We are happy to be able resume some of the much loved worship traditions that we have all been missing.  We still need to be mindful of those worshipping with us who aren't able to be vaccinated and so, face masks are required in the Sanctuary for worship.

Changes Effective Sunday, June 13th

• In-person worship will no longer require advanced sign-ups. Ushers will ask your name at the door to record attendance.  
• Social distance in the Sanctuary will be at 3 feet following the guidelines given to schools. To accommodate this, please enter a pew on the end indicated by the bow and only move down as far as the green tape.
• Congregation members from different households may choose to sit together. If a pew is already occupied, please ask the occupants if they mind sharing. 
• At communion, those that wish may come to the altar to receive a pre-packaged communion cup to be consumed once returned to your seat. Please wait for the usher's directions. For those that do not feel comfortable coming forward, communion can be picked up from the table in the Narthex before entering the Sanctuary.  
• The congregation is invited to sing while masked.

Ministry Teams
In addition, Ministry Teams may resume meetings inside the facility. Ministry Team leaders are encouraged to talk with their team and make the decision on how to meet which best accommodates their group's needs. Those not vaccinated should adhere to the 3 foot social distancing and mask guidelines while attending Ministry Team meetings.

As always, if COVID conditions worsen in our community or within the congregation, we may need to adjust these procedures. We are thrilled to be worshipping together in-person again!

Gina Miller for the Reopening Team
Pastor Greg Fetzer, Laura Runyeon, Lauren Rein, Missy Leppo, Tina Zimmerman, John Verbillis & Owen Ashbrook

Drive-up Communion
We are continuing drive-up communion as needed.   Drive-up communion distribution  is available on Sunday from 11:30 - 12pm.   Drive to the parking lot during the distribution time and follow  the direction of the attendants.   
                 
Your offerings are needed to help continue the work of LCGS and the wider church.
The mailbox at church is secured and being checked daily for those that prefer to mail offering.  
Additionally, there are many ways to give electronically, including eGiving and bill pay through your bank.  If you choose to give electronically through eGiving, simply visit our website and click the "give now" button near the closure notice or, text the word "give" to 410-673-4483. You will be taken to a secure platform to set up your one time or re-occurring gift by either ACH or credit card.  If possible, ACH debit (which comes directly from your checking or savings' account) is preferred since it requires less processing fees.

Church Office
The church office is open Monday - Friday from 9 - 3.

Pastoral Care and Emergencies
Pastor Greg and Pastor Teal are available for any pastoral care or emergencies.  They are available by phone, email, Zoom or in-person visits (with necessary modifications).  You may also call the church office to leave a voicemail, 410-838-8081.

Changes will be communicated here and through the weekly Epistle newsletter.