Dear HRAC Family,
We are rejoicing at the opportunity to gather once again for in-person worship on Sunday, Sept 6! We look forward to seeing those of you who are able to join us. However, if you do not feel comfortable coming together at this time, you may choose to continue connecting with us on the live stream or you may gather with friends and neighbors for a house church. We hope this information will help to make the transition from at home to the church building as smooth as possible when you choose to return.
We are committed to providing an environment that complies with the guidelines set forth by Oregon government officials and have modified our services to create a “touchless” worship experience to keep you, your family and all of us as safe as possible. Bulletin information will now be on the website.
We will be gathering in the Sanctuary for our 10am service and will be able to accommodate 100 individuals. RSVP’s on the HRAC website (www.hralliance.org) will begin at noon on Wednesday of each week and will end on Sunday morning at 7am on a first-come, first serve basis. Please remember to reserve spaces for all members of your family that will be attending, including children. If you are unable to reserve a space for a given Sunday, please try again. If you have RSVP’d and are then unable to attend, please free your space on the website so that those on the waiting list may attend.
This is what we are doing to help keep our experience together safe and healthy:
Face masks for ages five and over will be required to attend our worship service and must remain in place from the time you leave your car until the time you return to your car. Grace will be extended to younger children and those with physical or medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask. Masks will be available at the entrance to the sanctuary if you need one.
Physical distancing is to be observed for all seats in the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall and is expected for all socializing that occurs. Family groups may remain together. Children are welcome and encouraged in the service and are asked to remain with their family group at all times.
Kids’ activity packs will be available at the entrance.
Hand sanitizer will be provided to clean your hands upon entry.
Specific doors will be used to enter and exit the building. Please follow the signage.
Offering boxes are available at the entrance to and exits from the sanctuary.
Designated restrooms will be available in the foyer and the Fellowship Hall.
Water fountains and coffee will not be available, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks.
Although we don’t have a Nursery available, the Soothing Room with a changing table will be open.
This is what you can do to help keep our experience together safe and healthy:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of sense of taste or smell, please stay home and worship online.
Wear a mask for the protection of others.
Observe physical distancing inside and outside the building.
If you wish to visit with others, please do so outside with masks and properly distanced.
Be respectful and show grace to one another.
We are excited to begin taking the first steps to re-open our church! May God grant us wisdom, patience and loads of grace as we move forward. Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus as we navigate this new territory.