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Jul 6, 2023 · CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky made the announcement during a White House press briefing, where she outlined a number of indoor activities people who wear masks and have received vaccines against COVID-19 can participate in safely — including worship. Parishioners wearing masks pray during a Mass on Aug. 2, 2020.
Sep 20, 2021 · The mask mandates, likewise, present us with an area of possible overlap between church and state. On the one hand, Christians are commanded to gather, and the face, more than any other part of the body, is the physical center of our embodied gatherings. It plays a role in the church’s ability to fulfill its mission.
- The Pastor Must Be The Moral Authority and Visionary For Wearing Masks.
- Wearing A Mask Is An Act of Love.
- Go with Rules Not Guidelines.
- Value People Over Process.
- Pastor Leads from Out Front.
- Approach Is Everything. Sing with A Mask. Listen to Preaching Without A Mask.
- Say “Thank You” Early and often.
- Exit by Rows Not sections.
So goes the leader, so goes the people. Starting several weeks prior to the reopening service, Crawford provided weekly videos discussing several things on his heart. These ranged from standard church news to racial reconciliation items to the wearing of masks when they began meeting again. I will discuss his content more below but Crawford clearly...
Crawford acknowledged there would be a variety of opinions by those in Fellowship on wearing masks. However, to provide a safe and secure environment for ALL who wish to attend live services, everyone would be wearing masks, starting with him. In short, Crawford said The Law of Love is demonstrated by putting aside your personal preferences and opi...
Language is a big deal. Phrases like “we prefer” or “we are making masks available if you choose to wear one” or “we’re asking” or “the CDC is recommending” give people the openings to decline. Guidelines are suggestions. Rules provide clarity. People need and appreciate clarity. In this instance, if you did points 1 and 2 properly, clarity on this...
Rules without relationship lead to rebellion. If you love your people they will gladly follow the process. The goal is not to get people into your building. The goal is not to get people wearing a mask or social distancing. The goal is to be a host. When you host someone in your home, you want them to feel welcomed. After all, you have not seen the...
Crawford was in the lobby, wearing a mask, and welcoming the people. If the people see the pastor leading in an appropriate fashion, they will gladly follow suit. Pastors cannot be in the green room as churches reopen.
For people struggling with wearing a mask, give them permission to take it off during the preaching. This provides a welcome relief. This approach demonstrates all opinions and viewpoints are appreciated.
Kindness is such an attractive quality. As the beginning of his message, Crawford graciously thanked everyone for social distancing and adhering to the church’s stance on wearing masks. He was also genuinely so excited to see everyone. He humorously said, “Don’t leave me!” When leaders express appreciation, most people will follow them anywhere.
At the close of the service, the congregation was thanked again (remember, early and often) for loving their neighbors by wearing masks. They were then instructed to exit the services by putting their masks back on and dismissing from the last row to the front. When you exit by sections, social distancing does not take place and the spirit of safet...
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Aug 26, 2021 · Pastors weary of arguing over masks may be able to look to state or county health officials to take the debate and drama out of their hands as mask mandates appear likely to return in many ...
Aug 3, 2023 · October 16, 2020. author: Bob Smietana, RNS. Masks Keep Churches from being Superspreaders. But They Make Sermons Tough. (RNS) — Timothy Filston, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, Georgia, had a request for his mask-wearing congregation during a recent sermon. “Give me all you can through your eyebrows,” said Filston.
Oct 11, 2023 · According to the Mayo Clinic, masks are extremely effective in combating the spread of the virus. Masks protect “the wearer’s nose and mouth from contact with droplets, splashes and sprays that may contain germs.”. The Mayo Clinic outlines the different types of masks and how they should be worn. They also answer the question of why masks ...
Dec 2, 2020 · For example, many Christians disagree about whether they should be required to wear masks or not. However, states that require masks to be worn in places of worship typically require masks to be worn in all public spaces. In these cases, the mask mandate does not target Christians or places of worship and does not contradict biblical principles.
