Community
Wesley COVID Updates
Wesley COVID Updates March 7, 2023 The Wesley COVID Response Team has monitored developments and provided updates since 2020. More than a year ago, in February 2022, state and local officials removed their indoor mask mandates. At that time, Wesley adopted a mask optional policy in the church building at all times except in the sanctuary during the worship service, when masks were required. For the past year, Wesley has also hosted many mask-optional events in the sanctuary, including weddings,…
Wesley Changes Mask Policies
Wesley Changes Mask Policies February 18, 2022: As COVID-19 cases decline and public health guidance changes, Wesley is modifying its mask policies. Wesley continues to require face masks in the Sanctuary during the Sunday worship services. At other times and in other areas of the building, Wesley is changing to a mask optional policy effective Friday, February 18, 2022. Wesley has resumed the fellowship hour with refreshments after church. Wesley continues to encourage wearing face masks and keeping COVID-19 vaccinations…
WESLEY FOLLOWS CDC MASK GUIDANCE
Wesley follows CDC Mask Guidance August 10, 2021: Wesley UMC follows CDC guidance on masks. The CDC updated its mask guidance on July 27, 2021, with a recommendation that fully vaccinated people wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission. The CDC COVID Data Tracker currently indicates a substantial level of community transmission in Worcester County. As a result: Wesley will require masks indoors at the church building while Worcester County remains at a substantial…
REENTRY TEAM UPDATE
Wesley to Allow Singing and Modify Mask Policies The Church Council has approved two changes proposed by the Reentry Team to allow singing in worship and modify mask guidance outside of worship. Wesley will allow singing with masks during worship on a phased schedule. Singing by soloists in will begin in July and congregational singing will start August 1. Worship services will continue to require everyone to wear masks and maintain distancing in the sanctuary. Wesley will follow CDC guidance…