Expectations

• Three Ushers are required for each service.

  • Two ushers will direct attendees to seats​

  • One usher will monitor the foyer and outside areas

• Ushers will register for the services they are willing to cover.

• Ushers will be provided with a list of all ushers.  Each Usher is responsible for finding a substitute for any scheduled service he/she cannot serve.

• Ushers should arrive 30 minutes prior to service beginning.

• Ushers must wear a mask at all times while on church property, including the parking lot.

• Ushers should wash or sanitize their hands before beginning their service.

• Ushers will follow the procedures outlined below.

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Prior to the Service

• Place freestanding COVID-19 reminder signs outside the front entrance and outside the sanctuary.

• Ensure that everyone who enters is wearing a mask.

  • DVCC has masks available should someone need one.​

  • If necessary, remind attendees that masks should be worn over the nose and mouth.

• Ensure physical distancing is maintained.

  • Don't allow groups of people to cluster in the foyer or sanctuary.​

  • Don't allow people to explore the building.

• If necessary, remind attendees to avoid physical contact (e.g., shaking hands, hugging, kissing)

• Ask each attendee if they have pre-registered online.

  • If not, provide them with a paper registration and ask them to complete it.​

  • This step is critical to allow for contact tracing in the event of an infection.

• Direct attendees to their seat/location using only the center aisle.

  • Seat attendees from the front of the sanctuary to the back​

    • The first to arrive sits in the front row, last to arrive sits in the back row.​

    • This may be difficult for some, however, this is the only way we can maintain physically distanced seating.

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During the Service

• In the even that an individual should show symptoms of COVID-19 before, during or after the service, please escort them (without touching) to the holding area.

  • Notify the Pastor of the COVID-19 Coordinator immediately and await further instruction.​

  • If they have children with them, please arrange for temporary adult supervision.

• The Usher in the foyer will supervise entry into the restrooms.

  • The number of people allowed in each restroom is limited.​

    • There should be no more than one individual or one family group in the restroom at the same time.​

  • Direct attendees to the restrooms located in the Children's Wing (to the right as you enter the building).

  • Only handicapped individuals will be permitted to use the restrooms in the Fellowship Hall wing.

  • Remind those using the restrooms that they are to use the provided wipes to sanitize any areas they have touched while using the restroom.

  • Once attendees leave the restroom, assure that they either return directly to their selected seats or that they immediately leave the building.

• Assure that attendees do not wander the halls, explore the building or linger in the lobby at any time.

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After the Service

• Ushers will dismiss each row after the service ends.

  • Each row should exit via the center aisle.  The outside aisles will be used only in an emergency .​

  • Dismiss the back rows first, and proceed towards the front rows.

• Do not allow anyone to gather in the foyer.  All attendees must exit the church building immediately upon dismissal.  Attendees are welcome to socialize in the parking lot or grassy areas.