COVID-19 Protocols Summary
Last updated: September 22, 2022
Safety is a priority at Manchester United Methodist Church. This page contains the current COVID-19 protocols and guidance for Manchester UMC. Any changes to church protocols or guidance will become effective once they appear on this page.
IMPORTANT: If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms within 10 days of attending an in-person church-sponsored event or activity, please notify the ministry leader or the church office immediately so we can alert other participants.
COVID-19 Self-Screening (Required)
All persons must self-screen BEFORE entering a Manchester UMC building or attending in-person activities sponsored by Manchester UMC. Self-screening is an act of love we do out of care and concern for each other. In general, if you are sick, please stay home and recover.
COVID-19 Screening Questions:
If you are able to answer NO to the following two questions, you may enter the building:
Have you received a positive COVID-19 test result within the last 5 days?
- If YES, you may NOT enter the building until at least 5 days after you tested positive (day 0 is the day you were tested). Before entering the building, you must ALSO have been fever free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication); AND any symptoms are improving or non-existent.
Have you experienced any COVID-19 symptoms within the past 24 hours?
- If YES, you may NOT enter the building before receiving a negative COVID-19 test result, OR, you have been fever free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication); AND your symptoms are improving or gone.
Mask Protocols
- Masks are optional, except for the following situations:
- Masks are required if you have received a positive COVID-19 test within the past 10 days.
- Masks are required if you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 10 days (day 0 is the day you were exposed).
- Masks are required in the Sanctuary Balcony (except the media booth/office) in support of persons who need/prefer a space where masks are worn.
- Masks are required for all Holy Communion servers.
- Masks are available to anyone who desires one.
Food and Beverage Protocols
- Gloves must be worn by food and beverage servers as well as Holy Communion servers.
- Persons may bring food to meetings or groups for consumption during the meeting/group. With the exception of kitchen refrigerators, absolutley no food may be left in rooms/spaces after a meeting/gathering/group.
Cleaning Protocols
When using a room or space, please be sure to complete the following cleaning protocols before leaving:
- Clean/disinfect all tables and chairs and return them to where you found them (if moved). Most rooms have a bin with cleaner and towel. Please place dirty towels in basket by bin.
- Remove any food and beverages brought into the room or space.
- Remove any papers or supplies brought into the room or space.
- Turn off lights and close doors.
If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact Sherri Estes at 636.200.4723.
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