May 15, 2021

First Church Family:

In response to the new CDC guidelines and the Governor’s new mandate, as of Sunday, May 16th, masks will be optional during Sunday morning worship.

All other safety precautions are in place, such as social distancing, hand washing, and no food items will be served.

We do ask, that if you are with fever, or experiencing covid related symptoms, that you please stay home. We will continue live streaming our services each Sunday.

For information on the CDC guidelines and the Govenor’s mandate you can visit the following resources.

CDC Guidelines :: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

Governor’s Mandate :: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2021/may/headline-895235-en.html

RESOURCES

Stay Informed: The media is aflame with daily updates. Reading everything only increases anxiety. The following is a reliable list of links for educational, planning, and coping tools:

• CDC on COVID-19: The US Center for Disease Control’s up-to-date resources on coronavirus.

• CDC Resources for Community and Faith-Based Organizations: The CDC has also created resources specifically for faith-based organizations to respond to influenza pandemic, which are applicable in this situation.

• Managing Anxiety Around Coronavirus Coverage: The American Psychological Association created this resource to help manage anxiety around coverage of COVID-19.

• Addressing Mental Health Issues: This resource from the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network provides guidelines for addressing mental health issues that may arise, and offers advice for messaging, including among children, older adults, people with disabilities, and those in quarantine.