MARIETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

POLICY AND PROCEDURE

TITLE: MASTER POLICY/PROCEDURES: “REVIVING A HEALTH GEORGIA” (COVID-19 RE-OPENING)

DATE: 12.08.20

SUMMARY:

To provide direction and guidance to the staff, members, visitors and contractors who utilize the facilities and campus of Marietta First United Methodist Church (MFUMC) as MFUMC follows national, state and United Methodist Church directives and guidelines for mitigation of the spread of COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Even though the pandemic is ten months old at the time of this Policy update, the virus is still a novel (new) virus with public health officials still learning how to treat and prevent the spread of the viral disease. As such, any Policy and Procedure is a “Best Faith” endeavor to incorporate the evolving community “Best Practices. This Policy/Procedure will be updated as credible scientific information or governmental decrees dictate reasonableness to update.

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MARIETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

POLICY AND PROCEDURE 12.08.20

TITLE: COVID-19 MITIGATION GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZED YOUTH AND CHILDREN ACTIVITIES

SUMMARY

A core component of Faith worship includes the ability of youth and children to congregate for the purpose of bible study, recreation, athletic events and personal instruction. This Policy provides guidelines that adhere to the State of Georgia Governor’s Executive Orders and guidelines published by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) regarding youth camps, be they day or overnight, and local church sponsored activities for youth and children be they on campus or off campus.

The general guidelines apply to any youth and children’s activity be that day field trips, day camps, overnight camps, on campus activities, and off campus activities.

Youth and children who have underlying health problems making them high risk for sickness with COVID-19 should not participate in congregate activities before receiving a reliable vaccine when one is available. The CDC lists many diseases that fall under high risk including obesity, asthma and immunosuppression. Parents should follow CDC guidelines for high risk underlying medical conditions. When in doubt, parents should consult with their child’s private physician for advice on participation in group activities as the church cannot provide that advice.

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THE PARK AT MARIETTA FUMC

Supplemental Facility Use Policies and Regulations COVID 19

The Park is currently available for limited non-church non-commercial activities that are sponsored by a church member. The Park will not be open to other activities until a later date.

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MARIETTA FUMC BUS POLICY DURING COVID19  

The church buses are currently available for use by church sponsored activities. At this time, bus use is not recommended for older adults or individuals of any age who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions. The inability to socially distance on the buses increases the risk of exposure, transmission, and infection. Please consult www.CDC.gov or your personal care provider for further information.  Click Here for the guidelines for bus use until further notice.  

 

IMPORTANT NEWS AND INFORMATION 

Cobb-Douglas Public Health guidance on COVID-19 in our area.