The Regathering Committee met Sunday evening for a COVID-19 update as summer draws to a close and the highly contagious Delta variant becomes the predominant strain throughout the United States. Regathering does not currently recommend any universal changes in church activity.
We ask each person to consider the actions they should take to protect the health of our most vulnerable members (those unable to get vaccinated and/or those with compromised immune systems). For example:
Stay home if you have experienced any of the following COVID-19 symptoms during the last several days, even if you have been vaccinated.
fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle/body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, maybe loss of taste or smell
COVID-19 symptoms are very similar to common cold, flu, or respiratory/sinus infection symptoms
Consider wearing a mask at church and around others if during the previous several days:
you have spent time, even a few minutes, with someone with COVID-19 symptoms, or
you have been with large groups and do not have knowledge of the participants' COVID-19 status.
If you would like more details about the Delta variant, contact the church office. As we printed in the bulletin, “We respect one another, and trust one another as a part of the Union Church family.”
The Regathering Committee and Pastor Alan will continue to pay attention to the impact of COVID-19 on our community and the church, so that we may continue to maintain a safe worship environment. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Alan