In accordance with the Governors orders, starting Palm Sunday (March 28th), we will increase the number of in-person worshipers to 50% capacity. We will continue to take reservations for in-person worship through the reservation portal on the church website https://www.hillsdalenjumc.org/. We hope to see you there!!!
Q: HOW WILL WE MANAGE THE CAPACITY LIMITATIONS?
We will use ‘Eventbrite Seating reservations program.’ A link will be available in our weekly email newsletter and our facebook page. We will open the program for reservations on Tuesdays at 9:00 am of each week, and you may reserve a seat by completing the 3 questions- name, email and the number of seats you are asking to be reserved for the service of your choice.
Once you complete the form you will receive a confirmation email. If your plans change and you decide you will not be attending worship, please cancel your reservation, so that seat is available for others.
Persons without a computer or those having trouble with the reservation system may call the church office (201-664-5231) or Kristine Melius to save a seat.
Q: WHAT WILL IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE BE LIKE?
There will be NO passing of offering baskets or welcome pads or bulletins. Offering boxes will be located in the back of the sanctuary. The Holy Communion will be provided the first Sunday of the month using individual prepackaged communion cups. There will be NO congregational singing or choirs. You may want to hum along as hymns and songs are played. There will be instrumental music and in-person soloists.
Q: WHAT ARE THE PROTOCOLS?
All worshippers will be required to wear masks. We ask that worshippers bring their own masks. We will have some masks for persons who may have forgotten theirs. All worshippers will use hand sanitizer as they enter worship. Seating will be according to recommended social distancing standards, and worshippers will be guided to available seats, which will be marked.
8. WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?
Child care will be available starting March 28th. When you reserve a seat, please leave a note that you need a child care.
We have virtual Sunday School for your children. To register, click the link; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkWV1eS-enY2IlYTwzIpguS_W2B5kNv-5INsGKW0wyVnPwxg/viewform?gxids=7628
9. WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE COMING TO IN-PERSON WORSHIP?
The church door will be open 15 minutes before the worship service begins. You may park wherever you wish in the lots but make sure to keep 6 feet apart from others. Proceed to the main entrance – the double front door on Hillsdale Ave. As you approach the building, you will be asked to stop at the yellow line to get your temperature taken. As you enter you will be asked to use hand sanitizer and be reminded to keep your mask on. An offering box will be present as you enter the church. There will be no fellowship time before or after worship. Restrooms will be available for 1 person at a time.
10. CAN I VOLUNTEER?
We need your help to reopen our church. Volunteers will assist with four (4) areas of support: Welcoming Team, Worship Team, Disinfecting Team and Tech Team. If you’d like to volunteer, please click the link below to complete the volunteer form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKJTDNQuKAKT6z44B6kmt1UGg6Y50TdtofyfxmXpTczFcA7g/viewform?usp=sf_link