Dear Friends in Christ –

We want to let you know that a congregant from the service on November 1st has reported testing positive for COVID-19. This person was not experiencing any symptoms at the time of the service and is not aware of when they were exposed, so out of abundance of caution we wanted to alert all congregants so that they can take appropriate caution, be aware of symptoms and be mindful of this fact as they engage the week ahead. Please quarantine and/or get tested if you were in relatively close contact or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. The individual has reached out to those with whom they were in contact on Sunday and all those who filled out a contact card will be notified within the next 24 hours and we will do our best to contact those who were seated in close proximity to the individual.

Please pray for the quick recovery of the congregant (thankfully experiencing only mild symptoms at this time), for the congregation at large and all those who have been affected by COVID-19 this year.

Thankfully everyone was wearing masks on Sunday and distance was observed and we pray that transmission will be diminished as a result of all the precautions put in place. Please take this opportunity to review the Second Presbyterian Guidelines for In-person Worship and the guidelines for symptoms and testing from the CDC. Remember to fill out a contact card each week you attend- and continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, and find ways to care for others from a distance.

At this time we anticipate still offering a masked and distanced in-person service in the sanctuary as well as an online service this Sunday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. As is the case each Sunday, the sanctuary, narthex, and service elements were cleaned after worship and the sanctuary will be cleaned on Saturday ahead of this week's service.

- COVID TASK FORCE
Headed by Katie Mai and Dan Tenpas