Update: all Sunday Gatherings and corporate events including Sunday School is suspended until further notice. Read this update for details.
As you are aware, COVID-19 (coronavirus) is spreading throughout the U.S.
Trinity City Church cares about our congregation and community in every respect, which includes our physical well-being. To that end, here are the steps we're taking together.
First, be mindful of the guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC, including:
Stay home if you are sick.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
We urge you to consider refraining from attending church events, including groups and services, until the 14-day time-frame has been observed if you’ve traveled to any high-alert area (currently China, South Korea, Iran, Italy). Please also consider refraining from attendance if you’ve traveled to US locations with community spread of COVID-19.
While you are out, you can access the sermons each week at our website.
TCC will continue to operate, including our Sunday Gathering. However, we are taking additional precautions in our gatherings to help create a safer environment. These include:
We will no longer have a greeting time, serve communion, or provide coffee.
We have placed hand sanitizer and antiseptic wipes throughout the church building. Feel free to use these, but also remember that it's most effective to regularly and thoroughly wash your hands.
Kid's Check-In stations have been moved to the fellowship hall. The stations will be manned by staff or a volunteer who will get your kid/s checked in and limit the number of people touching the screens.
Cleaning efforts will be increased around common areas, including the nurseries and kid's rooms.
Ministry and group leaders should use good judgement when deciding to meet. Feel free to reach out to Trinity staff to help make those decisions.
Trinity leadership continues to evaluate the situation and consult with government resources. We will take action if necessary based on their recommendations. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct those this email.
Finally, let's be in prayer, love our neighbors, and glorify God together during this time!