Our Church Leaders on Our Reopening Plans

The world can change very rapidly.  The situational context of churches seems to be in a state of flux as well.  
 
There are many opinions about whether or not churches should reopen.  Some Evangelical pastors are calling for churches to be opened by this coming Sunday.  Some politicians are doing the same , while others are urging caution and not considering reopening for a while.
 
We want to let you know our thinking and decision for the Neighborhood Church at this particular point in time.  For now, we cannot tell you when it will be safe for us to gather as a congregation - but it will not be anytime soon.  As circumstances change, we will monitor them and keep you appraised of what’s happening.
 
Once the state and county indicate it is safe for churches to resume full services, we will add an extra layer of caution.  This will include consulting with medical professionals in our congregation as to when they recommend us reopening based on relevant risk factors and the age demographic of our members.
 
We are actively planning now to be ready for reopening in a careful and thorough way which takes into consideration all governmental guidelines, the specific needs of our particular congregation, and the physical constraints of our building.  It will be complicated and involve proper training of volunteers, providing  PPE, and ensuring appropriate cleaning and sanitization protocols.  The well-being, safety, and protection of our church family will remain a very high priority.
 
The following statement expresses well the position of many churches who care about maintaining their integrity as the body of Christ as well as ensuring the welfare, safety and health of their church family.

If you have any questions or wish to share any concerns, you may contact David or Michael here.

Blessings,

Rev. Dr. David D. Young, Senior Minister
Michael Moorhead, Licensed Minister
Joe Cutcliffe, Moderator