On October 4, 2020 we will resume in-person worship at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.  At the present time it will be Sundays only, at 9:30 a.m.  Holy Communion will be distributed.  There is no need to reserve a space in advance, but once we meet our self-imposed attendance limits, we will turn people away.  Online worship remains available.

We’ve prepared a video summarizing what to expect when you come to worship.  You can see it here.

With the resumption of in-person worship, there are a few things we want to note:
In-person worship time is 9:30 a.m. Socializing with one another will not be available. Communion will be offered, but it will be different.
It is ok to not attend in-person worship. We are making this available as an option. Online worship will continue and a new option of viewing live-streaming worship is coming soon! Watch for details.
Our goal is to keep everyone as safe as possible.

There are some people who should not attend in-person worship. This includes:

1. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days and has not yet been released from quarantine by a health professional.
2. Anyone who has been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
3. Anyone who has the following symptoms:

* Fever or chills
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Fatigue
* Muscle or body aches
* Headache
* New loss of taste or smell
* Sore throat
* Congestion or runny nose
* Nausea or vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Anyone who has a compromised immune system or people considered high risk by the CDC.

Also note:

• Face masks must be worn by anyone 2 years of age and older.
• Upon entering the building, you will sign in for contact tracing.
• You will be seated by an usher and asked to remain in place during the entire worship service.  Seating is socially distanced.
• One person in a restroom at a time.
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Most of the building is closed, including classrooms, fellowship hall, & kitchen.
• You will be ushered out at the end of the worship service.
• There will be no singing.