Worship at FLC!
In the Building Worship: 8:30 am, & 10:00 am
9 am Worship Online
In the Building Worship: 8:30 am, & 10:00 am
9 am Worship Online
Returning to In the Building Ministry Programs
New State Requirements as of Monday March 15th:
We are excited by the news that more and more things are being lifted regarding worship and ministry in our facility. The council met on Tuesday March 16th and discussed what this will mean for FLC. Here is an outline of what the new requirements are. The council will keep the face covering requirement in place for now, and look at it again after Easter. Face coverings include, cloth masks, disposable masks, neck gaiters, plastic mouth and nose coverings, plastic face shields.
Worship Services, Weddings and Funerals
- Occupancy limit is removed but capacity must be adjusted to allow for Social Distance of 6 feet between households. (we will still block off every other pew)
- We will remove the sign-up requirement, if attendance exceeds our capacity we will use the balcony and limited seating in the entry area, and if all is filled we will ask that you attend the next service
- Wear face coverings
- 50% capacity up to 250 people
- Limit capacity to allow for Social Distance of 6 feet between groups of 6 people
- People must be seated when consuming food and beverages.
- Table size is limited to 6 people
- No food or beverages except water between 11 pm and 4 am
- Wear face coverings
- Music in faith-based organizations
- Requirements
- Follow requirements from the sections above about “General requirements,” “Instrumental ensembles,” and/or “Vocal ensembles,” as they apply.
- Congregational singing, group singing, or chanting by attendees is not recommended in indoor ceremonies or services. However, if congregational singing is allowed, both of the following requirements must be met:
2. Attendees or members of the congregation must wear face coverings during the entire service or ceremony, even when singing or chanting. Recommendations
- Follow requirements from the sections above about “General requirements,” “Instrumental ensembles,” and/or “Vocal ensembles,” as they apply.
- Use pre-recorded or streamed music as an alternative to live music or chanting whenever possible.
- Coffee Fellowship: Based on what has come out, we are allowed to once again offer a time between services following the guidance. Based on the room capacity for the CLC we can allow 11 tables with a total of 66 occupants. We would also be able to utilize the Welcome Area coffee bar but will need to address the stipulation of people needing to be seated when consuming food and drink.
Based on these new guidelines, what are the capacities for our main gathering spaces?
- Sanctuary = Approx. 134 not including balcony and choir loft
- CLC = 66 persons using 11 tables
- Fellowship Hall = 90 – 102 persons using 15-17 tables
The council will continue to monitor the changes that occur with the Covid mandates.
Those concerned about making their weekly gifts to First are encouraged to sign-up for Simply Giving, you can call the church for information on how to sign-up, or you can drop off you gifts during the new office hours of 8 am - Noon, or you may mail in your gifts.
If you would like to be able to keep your weekly gift coming to First you can use your smart phone to make it happen!
Simply turn on your camera and capture the QVR code to the left.
It will bring you to a secured link that is connected to our Vanco/Simply Giving account. You can set up your gift to come using your Debit Card/Credit Card, or also directly from your bank account.
Simply turn on your camera and capture the QVR code to the left.
It will bring you to a secured link that is connected to our Vanco/Simply Giving account. You can set up your gift to come using your Debit Card/Credit Card, or also directly from your bank account.
Office Hours during this time
Monday - Friday 8AM - Noon
Directions to First Lutheran 304 Elm Street South Sauk Centre MN 56378
(320) 352-3623
Email : firstlutheran@mainstreetcom.com