IN-PERSON GATHERINGS AT

family life

Under the guidelines of government officials, Family Life is holding in-person gatherings as well as continuing our online gatherings.

You are welcome to attend by just showing up. Reservations are no longer required. We ask that everyone wears masks throughout the gathering time and keep with the social distancing guidelines. We do ask that all attendees read, agree, and adhere to the following guidelines.

While we cannot guarantee a germ-free environment, we are taking steps to help prevent transmission of Covid-19.  You can read more about those steps here.

If you are sick, have a fever, present any signs of cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone who has had COVID-19 in the past 14 days, please stay home.

If you are comfortable and willing to follow the guidelines, please come to either the 9am or 10:45am gatherings. We can’t wait to see you! 

Seating availability is on a first come - first served basis.  If a gathering is full, we will ask that you sit in the overflow.

Covid Response & Guidelines

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • If you are sick, have a fever, present any signs of cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone who has had COVID-19 in the past 14 days, please stay home.

  • To help prevent the spread of infection, we ask everyone to wear a face mask while in the church building.  If you forget, one will be provided for you.  Children under the age of 5 will not be required to wear a mask.  If you have a health condition that makes it impossible for you to wear a mask, we understand.  

CHANGES TO TAKE NOTE OF:

  • We will not distribute any programs or printed materials.  

  • The water fountains are not in use and there will not be any coffee or hospitality service. 

  • Hand sanitizing stations are set up throughout the building.  We encourage their frequent use.

  • Spacing & Social Distancing

    • In terms of spacing. We will have the gatherings spaced out for social distancing. We ask you to participate in social distancing. 

    • Although we want to, for your safety we will not shake hands, hug, or high five.  Instead, we will air hug, wave, and smile.

    • We request there to be no physical contact with anyone outside of your family.  

DURING THE GATHERING

  • The gathering will start promptly at the respective time. 

  • Offering envelopes will be placed in the back of the chair in front of you and collected individually. 

  • We encourage normal engagement in corporate worship and the gathering. Say AMEN! Worship and enjoy! 

  • Children are welcome and classes are open. 

DISMISSAL

  • Before and after every gathering, the auditorium and all high-touch surfaces will be disinfected.  We will only allow people in the room after that procedure is complete. Therefore we ask for prompt dismissal and clearing at the end of each Gathering. 

  • Exit through the side exit doors in the auditorium.

Participation Agreement

By attending, the participant acknowledges and accepts responsibility for any physical injury or illness, and accepts personal financial responsibility for any bodily or personal injury/illness sustained/transmitted during this activity.  Further, the participant promises to hold harmless Family Life, 1675 Wallace Rd NW, Salem, Oregon and its representatives for any injury related to or illness transmitted during this activity.

If a dispute over this agreement or any claim for damages arises, the participant agrees to resolve the matter through a mutually acceptable arbitration process.