I’ve got some exciting news for you! After weeks of prayerful consideration, and in conjunction with other local churches, we will be gathering in our church building for ourWorship Services and Coastal Kidz starting JUNE 7th at 9:30am and 11:15am (while continuing to offer our services online)!
This decision has not been made lightly. It is also made with the understanding that this is an ever-evolving/changing situation. We will continue to monitor our area, listen to our Government and Health officials, and make decisions and alterations to our plans that are both wise and prudent for our church family and community.
We also understand that there will be some who will prefer to still join us for worship from home, and we are excited to continue to provide opportunities for meaningful online worship experiences. In fact, for many that may temporarily be the best course of action.
For those who are returning to our building, our plan includes the following:
- We encourage everyone to follow CDC guidelines (and to follow the changes they make to those guidelines) with a common sense approach in all areas of your life, including church.
- We encourage those who are vulnerable because of pre-existing conditions or caring for those who are to continue to join us online.
- We ask that anyone who feels sick or has shown any symptoms of sickness to please join us online.
- We will be asking our attendees to create space in our auditorium between families. We will assist by spacing out our seating.
- We will be sanitizing surfaces throughout the building, including our Coastal Kidz areas, under the guidance of CDC standards.
- Initially (for the month of June), our Cafe will be closed, and the seating in our Welcome Center removed. When it re-opens over the Summer it will be service only (no self-serve items).
- We have ordered Pre-filled/Pre-Packaged individual communion cups that will be placed at the back of our chairs. Cups contain both the juice and bread in a single two-part container. Communion participants peel back one seal to remove the bread and then a second seal for the juice.
- Connect Cards & Offering Envelopes will be placed in the backs of our chairs and can be turned in at the end of our service as people are exiting. We will also make our Connect Card and Announcements available online. We will continue to encourage people to give online, through TEXTing, or automate their giving through their Bank.
- We will also have contactless entry and exit of the building with our 1st Impression Team opening and closing doors.
For those of you who serve on Sunday mornings (Coastal Kidz, 1st Impressions, Security, Worship Team, Tech Team, Prayer Team) please communicate with your Ministry Leader your availability in June. Be on the lookout for your Planning Center email and start signing up for the month of June.
The new normal at church will temporarily look and feel a little different, but judging by how well all of you have risen to the occasion during this challenge, I have great confidence that Coastal Community Church will continue to accomplish our mission of “sharing and experiencing the LIFE & LOVE of Jesus with Charleston and the world.” In these unprecedented times, we have seen God’s work not only continue, but advance in incredible ways. We have had the opportunity, literally, to preach the Word all over the world!
And, while we remain deeply grateful for and committed to the technology that has allowed our church to continue to assemble online, we are excited about the opportunity to gather together in person on June 7th. Whether you choose to join us for worship in-person or online, please know that together we are still the church. And together we will walk this out with the grace, love, and kindness of true followers of Jesus!
I Love You Coastal and I Love Being Your Pastor!
LIFE & LOVE,
Pastor Chris
P.S. Make sure you start signing up to serve for our “Summer of IMPACT” for the the month of June! Check out the website and dates, look at your calendar, and start signing up for multiple events/days today!
