This Summer & Fall, we're offering Worship in a NEW way at a NEW Time!!
SUNDAYS | 9:30 AM
As we wait for a time when it is safe to gather indoors, we are excited to offer an outdoor worship option in addition to our online worship. Being able to provide both an outdoor and online worship experience gives us all the ability to worship together in spirit!
SUNDAYS | 9:30 AM
As we wait for a time when it is safe to gather indoors, we are excited to offer an outdoor worship option in addition to our online worship. Being able to provide both an outdoor and online worship experience gives us all the ability to worship together in spirit!
OUTDOOR WORSHIP | 9:30am
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ONLINE WORSHIP | 9:30am
Online worship will be livestreamed to our Facebook page at 9:30 AM, and then made available as a recording on our website later in the day.
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THE WALK: FIVE ESSENTIAL PRACTICES of THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Steps to a Stronger Faith in these Hard Times
SUNDAYS at 9:30 AM | SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 25
During these times of stress, division and fear, many of us are searching for a faith that is bigger than ourselves. This Fall at Polk City UMC, we invite you to consider with us what it means to be deeply committed Christians, growing in faith every day, as we explore a model for Christian discipleship built around five essential practices - practices that we engage in both collectively and individually in order to more fully follow Jesus. Join us as together we worship, grow, serve, give and share - building a stronger faith for these hard times!
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUTDOOR WORSHIPFirst of all, we recognize that there will be many in our congregation who are at a higher risk of serious illness from the COVID-19 infection or who do not feel comfortable gathering in-person, and urge those in this category to continue to worship online, safely from home.
Next, we have a congregational reentry team that has developed safety protocols for our church for each phase of of the pandemic. Read more about the Yellow Phase here. |
For those who plan to join us outdoors, here's what we will expect of each other:
WE REALLY MISS SEEING YOU - but if you have a cough, sore throat, fever or feel at all unwell, please stay home and worship online. (if you have been exposed to someone with the COVID-19 infection, please stay home until you have had a negative test result)
BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET (as well as your own bug repellent or water bottle, if needed).
SANITIZE THOSE PRAISE HANDS - hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance to the worship space.
LOVE EACH OTHER FROM A DISTANCE - by maintaining at least 6 feet of physical distancing at all times, keeping a circumference of 6 feet around each individual/household during worship. (we also won't be passing the peace, shaking hands or giving hugs, and no, you won't be able to sit with friends who do not live with you)
THERE'S A SMILE BEHIND EVERY MASK - and masking is strongly encouraged ; but congregational singing and communal liturgy are discouraged outdoors. (Remember that wearing a mask is the best way to protect others if you are unknowingly a carrier of the virus. Love thy neighbor and wear a mask)
WE'LL SPREAD THE GOSPEL BUT NOT GERMS - so we won't be offering printed bulletins (print your own or view it digitally at polkcityumc.org/online-worship) and we won't be passing the offering plate (offerings can be placed in the designated bucket or given digitally at polkcityumc.org/give)
WE'LL PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER - but we won't share joys and concerns aloud. You may email prayer requests to Pastor Melody ahead of time (melody.webb@polkcityumc.org) or share digitally in live worship (Facebook.org/polkcityumc or polkcityumc.org/online-worship)
OUR OUTDOOR SPACES WILL BE OPEN - and the Wing in the Woods fellowship hall will be open for restroom use only. We ask that only one person enter at a time (except for parents/guardians accompanying children) and that each person use the provided disinfectant spray or wipes to disinfect any surfaces touched while in the building (handles, light switches, etc.).
BYOC - BRING YOUR OWN COMMUNION ELEMENTS - we will celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month and we're asking everyone to bring your own communion elements - enough for each person in your household. Consider individual bottles of fruit juice or water, and some type of bread or crackers.
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER - which is why we will respect these guidelines in order to keep each other safe! (And also, because disrespecting these guidelines may result in discontinuing in-person gatherings)
WE REALLY MISS SEEING YOU - but if you have a cough, sore throat, fever or feel at all unwell, please stay home and worship online. (if you have been exposed to someone with the COVID-19 infection, please stay home until you have had a negative test result)
BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET (as well as your own bug repellent or water bottle, if needed).
SANITIZE THOSE PRAISE HANDS - hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance to the worship space.
LOVE EACH OTHER FROM A DISTANCE - by maintaining at least 6 feet of physical distancing at all times, keeping a circumference of 6 feet around each individual/household during worship. (we also won't be passing the peace, shaking hands or giving hugs, and no, you won't be able to sit with friends who do not live with you)
THERE'S A SMILE BEHIND EVERY MASK - and masking is strongly encouraged ; but congregational singing and communal liturgy are discouraged outdoors. (Remember that wearing a mask is the best way to protect others if you are unknowingly a carrier of the virus. Love thy neighbor and wear a mask)
WE'LL SPREAD THE GOSPEL BUT NOT GERMS - so we won't be offering printed bulletins (print your own or view it digitally at polkcityumc.org/online-worship) and we won't be passing the offering plate (offerings can be placed in the designated bucket or given digitally at polkcityumc.org/give)
WE'LL PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER - but we won't share joys and concerns aloud. You may email prayer requests to Pastor Melody ahead of time (melody.webb@polkcityumc.org) or share digitally in live worship (Facebook.org/polkcityumc or polkcityumc.org/online-worship)
OUR OUTDOOR SPACES WILL BE OPEN - and the Wing in the Woods fellowship hall will be open for restroom use only. We ask that only one person enter at a time (except for parents/guardians accompanying children) and that each person use the provided disinfectant spray or wipes to disinfect any surfaces touched while in the building (handles, light switches, etc.).
BYOC - BRING YOUR OWN COMMUNION ELEMENTS - we will celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month and we're asking everyone to bring your own communion elements - enough for each person in your household. Consider individual bottles of fruit juice or water, and some type of bread or crackers.
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER - which is why we will respect these guidelines in order to keep each other safe! (And also, because disrespecting these guidelines may result in discontinuing in-person gatherings)
