Dear Friends,
I am pleased to be able to invite you back to Worship Services starting February 21st. Based on the continuing decline of COVID infections over the last few weeks, the leadership of the church has decided to reopen our facilities for in-person worship, for Sunday School classes and small groups, and for many other activities. I am excited!
On February 21st we will resume Worship Services at 9:30 AM and 11 AM in our Sanctuary and at 11 AM at Higher Ground. We will also continue to live stream services at 11AM both from the Sanctuary and from Higher Ground.
Please note that to participate we will still be asking you to make reservations. Also, previous safety practices that we have observed will continue. We will wear masks. We will socially distance. We ask that everyone enter and exit the building without stopping and visiting with folks, but instead visit outside in the open air.
Dear Friends,
We are thrilled to be opening our doors, again, for worship together in the sanctuary at 11:00
September 13th. We will continue limited seating as we social distance per our North Georgia
Conference, CDC, and our government leaders recommendations. We will continue to live stream as
well.
We will continue with our 9:30 outdoor service after Labor Day. Pastor Tony and Dr. Doug will lead the
service with the Higher Ground worship team. Bring your lawn chair and know that social distancing is
required. You do not need to make reservations for this service, but you will need to sign in upon
arrival.
Children and youth will meet 9:30-10:30. Nursery will be available 9:30-12:00. Please register online.
For in-person worship and classes, you will need to register on-line as we have been doing. You may
register here or by clicking the reservation that comes in the
Wednesday Word, or from the reservation email you receive on Tuesday.
Sanctuary doors will be marked entrance and exit and will open 15 minutes prior to the start of
the service. Hand sanitizers will be available for use by entrances and exits.
Staff/Greeters will be on site to assist in seating you/families as well as dismissing by rows.
Nursery will be provided for children 4 years and younger. Families will sit and worship together.
Children’s worship bags will be provided for students as they worship alongside their families.
There will be no congregational singing at this time.
Wearing masks is highly recommended. Masks will be available if you need one.
Please greet people with hand waves and brief conversation in the parking lot, observing social
distancing before and after services.
There will be no coffee stations or water fountains available. Please bring your own drink if
desired.
Restrooms will only be open in the C bldg. (Preschool hallway off the narthex.) One person at a
time, please.
Finally, we want to reiterate your free will to not do anything you’re not comfortable with at this time
and continue to worship with us online.
Important Additional Information: We will continue to check attendance for ALL groups (worship is
considered a group) as we begin phasing in in-person ministries. In the event that we learn of anyone
testing positive for COVID, we will use our attendance records to contact everyone in that group. That
group will need to observe a two week quarantine which includes worship. If someone tests positive
that has attended worship, there will be ONLY on-line worship the following Sunday. We want to be
abundantly cautious for the well being of ALL of God’s people. If you have questions about a group your
family is in, please contact that area ministry staff person or Nancy Folds at nfolds@mceachernumc.org.
Dear Friends,
We are thrilled to be opening our doors, again, for worship together in the sanctuary at 11:00
September 13th. We will continue limited seating as we social distance per our North Georgia
Conference, CDC, and our government leaders recommendations. We will continue to live stream as
well.
We will continue with our 9:30 outdoor service after Labor Day. Pastor Tony and Dr. Doug will lead the
service with the Higher Ground worship team. Bring your lawn chair and know that social distancing is
required. You do not need to make reservations for this service, but you will need to sign in upon
arrival.
Children and youth will meet 9:30-10:30. Nursery will be available 9:30-12:00. Please register online.
For in-person worship and classes, you will need to register on-line as we have been doing. You may
register here or by clicking the reservation that comes in the
Wednesday Word, or from the reservation email you receive on Tuesday.
Sanctuary doors will be marked entrance and exit and will open 15 minutes prior to the start of
the service. Hand sanitizers will be available for use by entrances and exits.
Staff/Greeters will be on site to assist in seating you/families as well as dismissing by rows.
Nursery will be provided for children 4 years and younger. Families will sit and worship together.
Children’s worship bags will be provided for students as they worship alongside their families.
There will be no congregational singing at this time.
Wearing masks is highly recommended. Masks will be available if you need one.
Please greet people with hand waves and brief conversation in the parking lot, observing social
distancing before and after services.
There will be no coffee stations or water fountains available. Please bring your own drink if
desired.
Restrooms will only be open in the C bldg. (Preschool hallway off the narthex.) One person at a
time, please.
Finally, we want to reiterate your free will to not do anything you’re not comfortable with at this time
and continue to worship with us online.
Important Additional Information: We will continue to check attendance for ALL groups (worship is
considered a group) as we begin phasing in in-person ministries. In the event that we learn of anyone
testing positive for COVID, we will use our attendance records to contact everyone in that group. That
group will need to observe a two week quarantine which includes worship. If someone tests positive
that has attended worship, there will be ONLY on-line worship the following Sunday. We want to be
abundantly cautious for the well being of ALL of God’s people. If you have questions about a group your
family is in, please contact that area ministry staff person or Nancy Folds at nfolds@mceachernumc.org.
We are overly excited to be able to open our sanctuary doors for worship together. Take note: it will look a little different and we will have limited seating as we social distance per our North Georgia Conference, CDC, and our government leaders recommendations. It is suggested that people 65 and older with health issues, anyone with a compromised lung/asthma condition, and/or anyone not feeling well please worship with us o-line @ Facebook or YouTube.
For in-person worship, we will need you to register online as seating will be limited as we practice social distancing. A registration form will be emailed to you on Mondays in Share the Weekly Word from McEachern.
Finally, we want to reiterate your free will to not do anything you’re not comfortable with at this time. We are trying to follow every single recommendation of our Bishop as we are still all walking in the unknown. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing as we love you and want the best for you.
See you Sunday, 6/28 at 9:15 or 11:00 in-person or on-line.
Hello Everyone
We pray everyone is doing well! Over the last few months, we have had the opportunity to serve and engage our students and community in unique ways. Due to COVID-19, a lot of families in our community have needed more help than our food pantry could provide. Out of this need, and through partnerships with Reflections of Trinity, the Atlanta Food Bank, and MUST ministries, our Church started Friday Community Food Share at Higher Ground. We are incredibly thankful to have this opportunity to help those in need. And we need your help to keep this service running seamlessly.
We have followed and will continue to follow all CDC and Church guidelines regarding social distancing and protective coverings. This is a great time for our congregation to come and serve. Families are welcome to make this a family service opportunity. Please consider joining us as we continue to be the hands and feet in our community. You can find a list of the various volunteer opportunities in the Sign-Up Genius Link below. We are also in need of trucks to help with food pickup on Fridays. Please contact Lacie Duling directly at lduling@mceachernumc.org
Volunteer Arrival Information
Sign Up Genius Link:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
Please let us know how we can be praying for you and your family.
I know there are many asking about two specific events in the life of our church.
Finally, during this time of transition please do not direct or make changes on room assignments scheduling, facility use, fields etc., so that all needs can be considered. Be on the lookout for a congregational survey regarding the re-launch. If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Blessings,
Cindy
April 3, 2020
April 2, 2020
March 26, 2020
GOOD FRIDAY:
4pm Livestream online service to include the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion at home.
March 13, 2020
To care well for one another, McEachern will take the steps below as our bishop and district superintendent are urging extreme caution as we navigate these uncharted waters.