We are taking the appropriate precautions to accommodate social distancing and sanitation for the health of everyone. Our worship gatherings will last approximately 50–55-minutes to accommodate families worshiping together. Please note the guidelines below:

Gathering Guidelines

​Individuals who are in high risk populations or immune compromised are encouraged to consider their participation in gatherings and activities with caution and care.

• ​RSVPs are requested but not required 
• New seating pattern in the sanctuary - emphasizing distance
• Face coverings and masks are required for those who attend worship per STL County/City Guidelines effective July 3, 2020
• Onsite worship spaces for individual families or high risk persons 
• Abbreviated Corporate Singing (due to face masks)
• Pause of the greeting time (no handshakes/hugs) 
• No Groves Kids - families will worship together 
• A modified children’s time - with no gathering at the front
• Directional pathways (i.e. 1-way traffic on narrow hallways)
• No paper bulletins - we will move to electronic bulletins
• No Coffee Station - you are encouraged to bring your own
• Greeters will prop open doors to avoid hand contact with surfaces
• Hand sanitizer at dedicated stands/tables
• Restroom use if necessary - request to wipe down surfaces upon exit
• Communion will remain paused
• No “common group meals with shared service ” i.e. Church Potlucks
• Deep cleaning of all areas of the church building between services

• Weekend services will continue to be provided online: groveschurch.com, YouTube: Groves Church STL and Facebook Live

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