Calvary Family,
Recently we updated you on our 3-phase plan to reduce our church’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols as the severity of the disease lessens. We mentioned that the Elders’ plan included marker points related to the 7-day rolling average of coronavirus-related deaths per day in Michigan. We also stated that our first phase of reductions will begin when we have achieved sustained 7-day averages below 20, with continued protocol reductions at 15 (Phase 2) and 10 (Phase 3).
At the time of our last communication, our state was hovering in the mid 30s to high 20s. This week, we have seen repeated days in the low 20s, continuing the positive trend that has we have been experiencing since early January. Below are the specific actions the Elders have agreed to take at each of the marker points related to the 7-day rolling average within Michigan:
Sustained Rolling Average of less than 20:
Discontinue the temperature checks at entry doors.
Remove health assessment as part of the online RSVP process.
Discontinue lobby reconfiguration and flow for social distancing.
Allow for food, coffee, drinks, etc. to be provided by CBC.
Turn back on water fountains
Sustained Rolling Average Less than 15:
Discontinue RSVP process.
Continue to strongly encourage mask usage at all times, but allow masks to be removed while seated in services and classes.
Allow on-stage non-singing/speaking personnel to remove masks while on stage.
Sustained Rolling Average Less than 10:
Continue to strongly encourage mask usage at all times, but not require masks in common areas (lobbies, entrances, etc.).
Continue to strongly encourage, but not require, masks while in classrooms (adults, students, children).
Discontinue front-to-back and side-to-social distancing spacing limitations in classrooms, auditoriums and on-stage.
Please note there are no additional COVID policies or mandated safety protocols beyond those listed above. When we achieve the less-than-10 marker point, they all will have been lifted.
We will specifically notify you when we cross each of these marker points and make you aware of changes that will take place within each of the phases. If you are interested in following the metrics daily, a convenient location is COVID-19 Data | ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4.
If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact Dan Arbitter at dan@cbcjoy.org. Thank you for your support, prayers, patience and understanding as we live out life together in our church family at this time.
Helping People Follow Jesus Together,
Dave Riddle, teaching pastor
Dan Arbitter, executive pastor