Is St. Georges HOlding In person services?

Yes! Services are at 8:00 and 10:00 am and there are no attendance restrictions. All are welcome to attend either service.

What SHould I do before attending service In-Person?

As of June 20, 2021, preregistration is no longer required to attend a worship service in person.

What can I expect when I arrive at church?

You can expect to be welcomed by a church leader and receive a paper service booklet, which can be recycled after the service. Since Covid we don’t use Prayer Books or hymnals but put the entire service in a booklet each week.

is worship different since Covid?

• As of March 2022 masks are still required for worship at St. George’s. You can sit anywhere you like in the sanctuary and the choir and congregation can sing at the 10:00 am service.
  
• Offering baskets are not passed; they are positioned by the two open doors to the narthex for you to leave your offering as you choose. Electronic giving is encouraged.
• Holy Communion is offered in a safe way as prescribed by our bishop. Currently bread and wine are both served, with the wine in individual, Covid-safe cups.

• You will be guided in a predetermined way by the ushers as you present yourself for and leave after Communion.
• While official hospitality has not resumed yet, all are welcome to stay and socialize in the church as you feel comfortable.
  

What is being done to keep me safe?

• The safety of staff and parishioners is a priority and everyone’s responsibility.
  
• Everyone must wear an N95 or KN95 mask. Masks are provided should you not have one.
  
• Arrows have been placed on the floor to indicate safe flow of traffic.

• Hand sanitizer is widely available.
  
• The bread tray with pre-consecrated Communion wafers has a lid.  Communion cups are prefilled and on a tray with a lid.
• The building is cleaned regularly according to CDC and state guidelines.

What are my options for worship if I decide not to attend in person?

• The 10:00 service is live streamed and available via Zoom, where there will be a host to offer hospitality and welcome, or you may view the service directly on our parish YouTube channel.
  
• There are also services of Evening Prayer on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm and Compline on Wednesdays at 8 pm, all available via Zoom.
• Links to all services are on the calendar page of St. George’s website.

Are there any options for outside services?

• Occasional outdoor services are offered and that information is posted on the church website.