You will notice that the Book of Common Prayer, The Leavas Hymnal and the Hymnal are removed from the pews. Should you come with family members that you live with, you may sit together in a single pew. A bulletin will be in the place where you will be sitting.

The pews are marked for social distance with blue tape. There will be no collection during the service. Please put your donation here before you take your seat. The donation plate will be in the back of the church. It is required by New York State that the usher writes down your name and contact information such as email or telephone number in case contact tracing is necessary. You must wear the mask, covering your nose and mouth during the service and while you are in the building. If you do not have a facial mask, the usher will provide you with one. Upon entering, an usher will indicate a hand sanitizer dispenser, which you must use. For the safety of the assembled in these trying times, we must take this measure. Unfortunately, a temperature of 100 degrees or more indicates an infection, possibly Covid 19. If your temperature is 100 degrees or higher, you can not enter the church. Upon entering the church, coming in one at a time, keeping 6 feet apart, you will be met by an usher who will take your temperature with a handheld thermometer, holding it at your forehead. If you do not feel well, have a cold, coughing or sneezing or any other symptom that would indicate your health is in question, do not come to church for service. To maintain a safe, healthy environment in church during Sunday Service in this Covid 19 Pandemic, the following procedures will be practiced: The Safety Protocol for Sunday Service at Good Shepherd Church

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