Building Status Update - Current as of 9/13/20

The priority at Joy! Lutheran Church is congregational safety.  The Re-entry Task Force is working diligently to plan and prepare for a safe return to Joy!  In addition, Joy! will still provide a Livestream experience for people who need to stay at home or are in higher risk groups.  
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We recognize that opinions vary on what guidelines should be in place. Amidst diversity of ideas, please exhibit a spirit of Christ-like patience and humility as we share the recommendations that we believe are wise. 

Joy! Phases for Return

JOY! PHASE 1: Stay At Home Order - Completed
JOY! PHASE 2: Stay At Home - Flatten The Curve - Completed
JOY! PHASE 3: Perfect The Tech - Completed
JOY! PHASE 4: Put the "Live" Back in Livestream - Completed
JOY! PHASE 5: Put Bodies Back in the Building - In Process
JOY! PHASE 6: Put MORE Bodies Back in the Building - Date TBD
​JOY! PHASE 7: Back to Normal - Date TBD

Joy! Phase 1: ​Stay at Home Order - Completed

(Initially implemented 3/13/20 through 6/5/20) 

• Building closed except for essential staff performing essential tasks
• Building Security Alarm is set to 24/7 
• All building access schedules except essential staff are turned off
• Pastor Mark recording from home; elements of worship are recording separately 
• 10:30am livestream - prerecorded videos

Joy! Phase 2: ​Stay At Home - Flatten The Curve - Completed

(June 2020) 

• Building closed except for essential staff performing essential tasks
• Building Security Alarm is set to 24/7 
• All building access schedules except essential staff are turned off
• Pastor Mark recording from home with tech team; elements of worship are recording separately 
• 10:30am livestream - prerecorded video

Procedures for OUTDOOR meetings - effective immediately

• Groups of 10 or less are permitted
• Keep at least a 6 foot distance between group members
• Each group of 10 must be at least 25 feet away from other groups to practice social distancing
• Face coverings must be worn
• Each person must bring their own chair
• Outdoor areas are available on a first come, first serve basis
• ​Gatherings must be conducted on the south side of the building
• No restroom usage—the building will remain closed 

Joy! Phase 3: ​Perfect The Tech - Completed 

(Initially implemented July 2020) 

• Building closed except for essential staff performing essential tasks
• Building Security Alarm is set to 24/7 
• All building access schedules except essential staff are turned off
• Pastor Mark recording from Joy! with tech team; elements of worship are recording separately 
• 10:30am livestream - prerecorded videos

Procedures for OUTDOOR meetings - effective immediately

• Groups of 50 or less are permitted
• Keep at least a 6 foot distance between group members
• Face coverings are encouraged for outdoor gatherings
• Each person must bring their own chair
• Outdoor areas are available on a first come, first serve basis
• ​Gatherings must be conducted in the parking lot or on the south side of the building
• No restroom usage—the building will remain closed 
• Safety protocols in place**

Joy! Phase 4: Put the Live Back in Livestream - Completed ​

• ​Building closed except for essential staff performing essential tasks
• Building Security Alarm is set to 24/7 
• All building access schedules except essential staff are turned off
• 10:30am livestream - all elements of worship done live from Joy! (no videos)
• 8am Sunday worship rehearsal with tech tests
• No congregation present
• Safety protocols in place **
• Addition of Staff on August 16 and First Impressions Team on August 23

​Joy! Phase 5: Put Bodies Back in the Building - In Process

Implemented 9/13/20: Worship at Joy With Limited Congregation and Livestream

• Safety protocols in place **
• In-person worship begins and Livestream continues
• Seating limited to 50 worshippers 
• Congregation members must pre-register for worship and check in will be necessary
• No coffee or treats will be available.
• No Sunday morning Kids Adventure Klub, Sunday Small Groups, or Sunday Adult Classes
• ​Modified communion, offering, and sharing of the peace practices.
• Nursery available.

​Joy! Phase 6: Put MORE Bodies Back in the Building

(Date TBD) Worship at Joy With Expanded Congregation Size and Livestream

• Same as Joy! Phase 5 with increased capacity up to 125 people at a service
• Sunday morning in-person discipleship (KAK, Youth Groups, Adult Classes, Small Groups) - TBD​

​Joy! Phase 7: Back to Normal

(Date TBD) Worship at Joy With Full Congregation and Livestream

• COVID-19 vaccine and treatment available
• No limit on seating in the sanctuary. We're back to "normal" but will continue the livestream.

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