Covid-19 Updates
Covid-19 Updates
The Neighborhood Church CORE Team has been meeting weekly since July to talk through the life of the church while we walk through this wilderness of the growing pandemic. We are committed to providing a safe environment at church and preparing our space to be ready for the time when we believe that it is safe to do so. We understand that there are so many different factors that come into play and we are watching them all; # of cases, government directives, cultural response, comfortability of our members returning, events in the community and the many voices that speak into providing more detail to help inform faithful decisions.
That being said, we are have implemented a few safety features in the church as we gather for in-person worship and also policy changes for when we gather. We will be updating this webpage weekly as we continue to meet as the leadership team. We are praying with you through this wilderness journey.
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New Policy Update
In-Person Worship Safety Measures
Q & A
COVID Updates
Update // New Policy for In-Person Worship
(November 22nd, 2020)
The CORE Team met on Sunday afternoon in a special meeting to address the rising number of cases in Arkansas and also across the nation. This meeting took into account not only current cases but held in tension the holidays that are forthcoming of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The meeting primarily discussed the safety of all our staff, key leaders, volunteers and attendees as we gather in worship. The conversation was prayerful, fruitful and took into account all sides of the conversation while keeping the safety of all gathered at the center. Through this conversation the CORE Team faithfully put forward the following new policy;
New Policy
With a continued heart of worship and the safety of all participants in mind, The Neighborhood Church will hold virtual worship (worship online only) the two Sundays following a major holiday. This policy was voted on and approved by the CORE Team the evening of Sunday, November 22nd.
Update // Pastor Joe on Safety Measures for In-Person Worship
(October 4th, 2020)
The Neighborhood Church took action to ensure that every one of our participants in worship was and continues to be as safe as possible. During the time where we were worshipping online we prepared for your arrival in many and various ways to implement all of the safety precuations that the local officials and CDC were recommending for church and other places of business where people gather, like; restaurants, indoor and outdoor venues, schools, etc. We are taking the approach of an abundance of caution to make sure we lead forward in the safest way possible!
Q & A
The Neighborhood Church has re-opened for limited, in-person worship since October 4th, 2020. We currently have one service at 10:00am. We do check-in everyone at the door, it is about a 30 second process! We are excited to gather again and will continue to stream live.
*New Policy // The Neighborhood Church CORE Team voted in a new policy that following any majory holiday the church would be online only for the following 2 Sundays. This includes the following upcoming Sundays;
Our online community of faith can watch our worship services on Facebook LIVE and YouTUBE LIVE. You can also watch directly on our website.
Installed UVC lights in all AC units to clean filtered air
Elctrostatic fogger in between services to clean all chairs, nursery and bathrooms
14 Sanitizing stations are installed and filled
3 stand alone, hands free, stations at doors are installed
Deep clean, bi-weekly
All high touch point areas have been removed
Giving boxes installed to not pass offering plate
Enter/Exit pathways established
Enter and Exit plans developed
Signs placed and new communication available throughout church
Touch free water bottle filler available
The church remains open during the week, but all safety precautions are required;
The church can also be reserved for a block of time for limited small group activity; LIFEgroups, meetings, work-time, education for virtual, etc. We are developing the registration for this week and it will be a link here. Please check back.
Of course, we appreciate you generosity! Please check out our giving page for ways to give. Thank you.
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We want everyone involved as much as possible. We have a vision to Change Church, which means the moment you join us you are a part of that.
Step 1 // PRAY
We believe that God has guided you here with purpose and mission.
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Our life here at The Neighborhood Church is lived out together. We are an active faith community in response to an active God in our life.
Step 2 // GATHER
We know the hardest part is to put yourself out there...let's start with Sunday.
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Hard part is over. You gathered, experienced worship, prayed where God sees you active in this community. Now it is time to connect on Sunday and Monday.
Step 3 // SERVE
Serve on Sunday. Serve through a LIFEgroup. Best way to make friends!