Updated Tuesday, September 14, 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 in May 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.
- The office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26 (for Thanksgiving).
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. Registration is not 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, due to the rise of COVID cases in our area and our commitment to your health and safety, as of August 5, we require all those who enter our building wear a face mask. (This applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, ages 2 and up.) Recommendations from the CDC and other sources are being monitored and adjustments will be made as necessary. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate this challenging time.
Children
- As of August 5, we require all those who enter our building wear a face mask, including children (ages 2 and up). Thank you for your patience and understanding.
- To protect the most vulnerable among us, Messiah Church is requiring staff and volunteers who work directly with children and youth to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- KID Street Sunday School (for ages 3 through 5th grade) is offered at 8:30 and 10:30 am. Children begin in the worship service and are dismissed together mid-service.
- A nursery is available for infants and toddlers (birth through age 4), Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 am.
- KID Street Wednesday Nights is offered weekly from 6:30-8 pm. Nursery care on Wednesdays is available upon request – please contact Amy.
- 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)
- As of August 5, we require all those who enter our building (both vaccinated and unvaccinated) wear a face mask. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
- To protect the most vulnerable among us, Messiah Church is requiring staff and volunteers who work directly with children and youth to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- 6-8th Grade Sunday School is offered at 9 am (on Zoom) and 10:30 am (in-person). Youth begin in the worship service and are dismissed together mid-service. On the first Sunday of the month, all youth attend worship and receive communion with their family.
- Wednesday Night programming is offered weekly, with dinner (optional) from 6:30-7 pm, and Youth Groups from 7-8 pm. Wednesday Youth gatherings will meet outside as long as weather cooperates, so please dress accordingly.
- 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
- As of August 5, we require all those who enter our building (both vaccinated and unvaccinated) wear a face mask. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
- 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 and wearing face masks.
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.
