​COVID UPDATE 3/30/22

To participate indoor worship:
1. The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of California and St. Paul's Episcopal Church strongly recommend that everyone eligible should be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
2. We continue the use of masks - preferably N-95 grade - indoors.
3. The use of the common cup at communion is still not authorized by our Bishop.
4.  Keep hands clear and sanitized.
5. Respect each other's need for distancing, and recognize that this will vary from person to person,  making no assumptions regarding the health and safety procedures that they may desire and need.
6. Always act with love and consideration for the health and wellbeing of others.

​We hope to connect with you either in-person, on Zoom, or on Facebook.  ​

THE GREAT INDOOR REGATHERING

In September 2021, we resumed indoor worship for the first time in 18 months. We looked forward to this milestone, long in coming, with a mix of joyful anticipation and some trepidation as the Delta variant of the Coronavirus continues to make its presence known in our community, country and world. As your leaders, we want to do everything we can to ensure your safety while we welcome all those who seek us. We are excited to see you in person!

As we return to in-person worship, many things will be familiar, but there will be some changes. We ask for your grace and kindness as we navigate these waters together.
In-person entry
Out of love for one another we ask you to abide by the St. Paul’s Community Covenant as we regather indoors for worship. We ask that you:
1. Get your vaccination (and booster) against COVID-19.
2. Wear a good quality face mask.
3.Respect others preferences for distancing.
4. Keep hands clean and sanitized.
5. Stay home if you are ill or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
What we are doing to keep you safe
  • Requiring masks for everyone age 2 and older.
  • Requesting that all eligible participants to be fully vaccinated. Full vaccination is required for all staff.
  • Enhancing ventilation and air cleaning by keeping doors and windows open, using the blower to bring in fresh air, and using 8 large capacity HEPA air purifiers in the church and smaller devices in all other shared spaces.
  • Making surfaces and hands extra clean through cleaning protocols for the church; hand sanitizer dispensers are stationed throughout the building, and touchless devices for paper towels and soap are in bathrooms.
  • Streaming of all services will continue on our Facebook Group page.

What you need to do
  • We request that you get vaccinated if you are eligible and haven’t already done so. 
  • INVEST in and WEAR good quality face coverings.
  • STAY HOME if you have tested positive for COVID, if you feel unwell, if other family members are unwell, if you have had an exposure to COVID, are in quarantine, or are waiting for the results of a COVID test.

St. Paul's Regathering Plan, submitted to the Diocese, August 2021