Helping Make A Safer Worship Experience
In light of Covid-19, we have made a few changes to help create a safer worship environment for everyone.
PURIFYING THE AIR Advanced air purifiers have been installed for the Sanctuary and Narthex (the entrance into the Sanctuary). These air purifiers kill 99% of many kinds of airborne molds, bacteria and viruses - including such viruses as H1N1, and the virus that causes Covid-19.
OFFERING In lieu of passing offering plates, Offering Boxes are in the Sanctuary to receive your Sunday offering while entering or exiting the Sunday worship service. Thank you for honoring God and the ministry of Ocala West UMC with your thoughtful giving!
CONNECT CARD Instead of passing Attendance pads, you will receive a Connect Card when you enter the church. This Connect Card will help you share your attendance, offer prayer requests, and sign up for upcoming groups and events. Just drop the Connect Card, with your offering, into an Offering Box as you exit.
HOLY COMMUNION When celebrating Holy Communion, packaged elements for holy communion will be in the worship packet you receive upon entering the Sanctuary doors. The elements will be blessed during the service for you to partake during the worship service or at home.
SEATING FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING - Sections on the left and right side of the sanctuary have been designated seating areas with social distance between each pew (every other pew) and within pews (seat spacers six feet between parties). Additionally, mask only seating has been designated with gold spacers on the right side of the sanctuary (when facing the cross).
OFFERING In lieu of passing offering plates, Offering Boxes are in the Sanctuary to receive your Sunday offering while entering or exiting the Sunday worship service. Thank you for honoring God and the ministry of Ocala West UMC with your thoughtful giving!
CONNECT CARD Instead of passing Attendance pads, you will receive a Connect Card when you enter the church. This Connect Card will help you share your attendance, offer prayer requests, and sign up for upcoming groups and events. Just drop the Connect Card, with your offering, into an Offering Box as you exit.
HOLY COMMUNION When celebrating Holy Communion, packaged elements for holy communion will be in the worship packet you receive upon entering the Sanctuary doors. The elements will be blessed during the service for you to partake during the worship service or at home.
SEATING FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING - Sections on the left and right side of the sanctuary have been designated seating areas with social distance between each pew (every other pew) and within pews (seat spacers six feet between parties). Additionally, mask only seating has been designated with gold spacers on the right side of the sanctuary (when facing the cross).
We Covenant To Keep Each Other Safe
Those who attend in-person Worship at Ocala West UMC covenant to help make worship safer for everyone. We invite you to read and agree with the Covenant below.
Sanctuary Worship Covenant
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Please Share Your AttendanceWe invite you to share your attendance with us each Sunday. A Connect Card will be provided for you to write you name and the service time you attended.
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Mask RequirementsMasks Optional for Fully Vaccinated / Masks Required for Unvaccinated
If you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, then masks are optional. If you are not fully vaccinated (two weeks after the last dose of the vaccine), or if you are unable to be vaccinated, please wear a mask from the time you leave your vehicle until you return to your vehicle.
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Mask Only Seating Available Sanctuary seating space will be provided for those who need or desire to wear a mask, and who feel more comfortable sitting only with those who are masked. This area is marked by gold spacers.
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Hand SanitizerPlease use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer stations are available for your use. Some transmission of the virus which causes Covid-19 is through touch, so washing hands and using hand sanitizer is important for everyone's safety.
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Congregational Singing & Chancel SingersThe congregation is invited to sing throughout the worship service. If not fully vaccinated or unable to be vaccinated, please wear a mask. Those singing in our Choirs and Praise Team have been fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after the last dose of their vaccine.
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Unwell?If you or someone you have been in contact with have been unwell, please do not attend in-person services according to CDC guidelines. Please join online worship.
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Traveling?If you have been fully vaccinated, please join us for in-person worship. If you have NOT been vaccinated and have been traveling, please follow CDC guidelines.
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Covid-19 PositiveIf you or someone in your party tests positive for COVID-19, please contact the church office 352-854-9550 or the weekend urgent care number 352-462-4877.
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