COVID-19 Guidelines
Holy Trinity abides by CDC recommendations and Diocesan recommendations in order to protect all members and guests. Acknowledging the inconvenience that these guidelines cause, we feel that the Commandment of Love calls us to love our neighbor. The best way to love our neighbor is to do what we can to protect them and ensure their well-being.
PROTOCOLS AND BEST PRACTICES DURING A PANDEMIC
from the Bishop of Fond du Lac with the Covid Task Force
Effective March 1, 2022
This document provides protocols and best practices for congregations and ministries responding to the
Covid pandemic and other viruses. They are based on information from public health agencies and
church leaders as considered by a diocesan task force. Full vaccination continues as the most effective
method to reduce the risk of transmission. Decisions regarding activities in church buildings are
determined by the priest-in-charge, or warden if there be no cleric, in consultation with the vestry.
Decisions made are to account for local factors and demographics of the congregation.
PROTOCOLS
⬥ MASKS– Congregations should conform to CDC guidelines for their county (see https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html). Church leadership may implement
stronger protocols. Disposable masks are to be made available.
⬥ DISTANCING– Keeping at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you is encouraged. Signs
encouraging social distancing are to be posted.
⬥ SINGING– Congregational and choir singing is allowed while distanced.
⬥ ATTENDANCE– Anyone experiencing symptoms of illness or has been recently exposed to a
confirmed Covid-19 case is to refrain from attending in-person.
⬥ COMMUNION– Both bread and wine are to be consecrated. Hosts are to be covered. Only fully
vaccinated persons may distribute the elements by methods found in Addendum B.
BEST PRACTICES
⬥ FOOD SERVICE– Any person serving food or drink should be fully vaccinated. Masking is encouraged.
⬥ POSITIVE TEST– An announcement of possible exposure may be made through church
communications if it is learned a participant with a positive Covid-19 test attended an activity.
⬥ HAND SANITIZER– Hand sanitizer is to be available, especially when receiving communion.
⬥ VENTILATION– Doors are to be propped open in an occupied space. Also see Addendum A.
⬥ HAND-WASHING– Liturgical leaders should wash hands with soap and water before each service.
Hand sanitizer should be used before handling Eucharistic vessels.
⬥ PASTORAL CONTACT/HOME VISITS– Masks are to be worn when any participant is not fully vaccinated
or if the person visited requests it.
Covid pandemic and other viruses. They are based on information from public health agencies and
church leaders as considered by a diocesan task force. Full vaccination continues as the most effective
method to reduce the risk of transmission. Decisions regarding activities in church buildings are
determined by the priest-in-charge, or warden if there be no cleric, in consultation with the vestry.
Decisions made are to account for local factors and demographics of the congregation.
PROTOCOLS
⬥ MASKS– Congregations should conform to CDC guidelines for their county (see https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html). Church leadership may implement
stronger protocols. Disposable masks are to be made available.
⬥ DISTANCING– Keeping at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you is encouraged. Signs
encouraging social distancing are to be posted.
⬥ SINGING– Congregational and choir singing is allowed while distanced.
⬥ ATTENDANCE– Anyone experiencing symptoms of illness or has been recently exposed to a
confirmed Covid-19 case is to refrain from attending in-person.
⬥ COMMUNION– Both bread and wine are to be consecrated. Hosts are to be covered. Only fully
vaccinated persons may distribute the elements by methods found in Addendum B.
BEST PRACTICES
⬥ FOOD SERVICE– Any person serving food or drink should be fully vaccinated. Masking is encouraged.
⬥ POSITIVE TEST– An announcement of possible exposure may be made through church
communications if it is learned a participant with a positive Covid-19 test attended an activity.
⬥ HAND SANITIZER– Hand sanitizer is to be available, especially when receiving communion.
⬥ VENTILATION– Doors are to be propped open in an occupied space. Also see Addendum A.
⬥ HAND-WASHING– Liturgical leaders should wash hands with soap and water before each service.
Hand sanitizer should be used before handling Eucharistic vessels.
⬥ PASTORAL CONTACT/HOME VISITS– Masks are to be worn when any participant is not fully vaccinated
or if the person visited requests it.
