Updated Friday, July 30, 2021
With the recent changes in the StaySafe MN COVID-19 Guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Messiah Church moved into the Phase 2 of reopening as of Wednesday, May 19, 2021. These guidelines are in compliance with the MN Department of Health and the CDC and therefore are subject to change as necessary:
Messiah Church Office
- The church office is open Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm.
- This summer, the office will be closed on Monday, September 6 (for Labor Day).
Worship
- Join us for in-person worship Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 am.
- Seating is available for 130 people for each worship service. As of Sunday, May 30, registration is no longer required.
- Singing during worship is allowed.
- Physical distancing of 6 feet will continue to be observed.
- Gatherings in Heritage Hall will be limited to 50% capacity.
- If you are sick or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID, please enjoy our online services.
- Online worship is available, also on Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 am CT or on demand anytime at www.MessiahChurch.org/live.
Masks
- Unfortunately COVID cases are on the rise in our area, so for the next two weeks (ending Tuesday, August 10) we ask that all children (ages 2 through 5th grade) wear masks inside the church building. Thank you for understanding and keeping everyone safe!
- Face masks are optional for youth and adults:
- If you are fully vaccinated, masks are not required but feel free to wear one if you feel more comfortable doing so.
- If you are not fully vaccinated, masks are strongly recommended to protect yourself and others.
Children
- Unfortunately COVID cases are on the rise in our area, so for the next two weeks (ending Tuesday, August 10) we ask that all children (ages 2 through 5th grade) wear masks inside the church building.
- In-person Sunday School is available at 10:30 am for preschool through 5th grade.
- Sunday School class size is limited to 5 preschool children and 15 school-age children. As of Sunday, May 30, registration is no longer required.
- Preschool Sunday School begins on the main level in room 293 and school-age Sunday School begins on the lower level in room 110 at 10:30 am. Drop off your child(ren) to their classroom before worship and return to their classroom to pick up your child(ren) following the service.
- Other child care on Sundays is not available at this time.
- Groups can gather in the building, but room capacity limits will determine what space is available. Contact Phil Weiler, Director of Operations, at pweiler@messiahchurch.org for more information and to schedule a space.
- There are no restrictions on outdoor meetings.
- Parents of children can contact Amy Madson, Director of Children and Family Ministry, at amadson@messiahchurch.org for more information and ways to connect.
Youth (middle and high school)
- Groups can gather in the building, but room capacity limits will determine what space is available. Contact Phil Weiler, Director of Operations, at pweiler@messiahchurch.org for more information and to schedule a space.
- There are no restrictions on outdoor meetings.
- Parents or youth can contact Sami Tierney, Director of Youth and Family Ministry, at stierney@messiahchurch.org for more information and ways to connect.
Adults
- Groups can gather in the building, but room capacity limits will determine what space is available. Contact Phil Weiler, Director of Operations, at pweiler@messiahchurch.org for more information and to schedule a space.
- There are no restrictions on outdoor meetings.
- Adults can contact Heather Felt, Director of Community Engagement, at hfelt@messiahchurch.org for help joining a group, for Bible study, or other ways to connect with others.
Funerals and Weddings
Funerals and weddings may be held with no capacity restrictions but still observing 6 feet of distancing.
Staff
Messiah Staff are available primarily by email while working remotely and coming into the building as needed.
If you are sick or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID, please do not attend in-person events.
If you test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of attending a worship service or other in-person event at Messiah, we ask that you contact our Director of Operations, Phil Weiler at pweiler@messiahchurch.org and report the date and event you attended while possibly contagious. Names and identities of this report will be kept confidential, but notification of possible exposure will be sent to those in attendance.
