Updated Phased Return to the Building | February 24, 2022

Phase 1 - November, 2021

• Select small groups resume in-person gathering at the church

  • Double vaccinations are required for participation of non-essential programs (i.e. non-worship)

  • Small ministry activities are considered optional activities and do not fall within the provincial exemption program.

  • If you are not double vaccinated and would like to attend a small group ministry activity, contact the office for a confidential conversation at office@hillhurstunited.com.

• Installation of Medify MA-112 Air Purifiers with H13 True HEPA filters in meeting areas

• C02 monitors installed in certain areas of the building

• Spaces will be fully vented for 10 minutes after 1 hour of continuous usage (doors and windows open and fans operational)

• Masks must be worn at all times while indoors (surgical and N95 preferred to cloth)

• 6-foot distancing must be maintained at all times

• Children Ages 5 - 11 Protocols

  • Children coming into the building are not required to be vaccinated

  • All children in this age range will be required to fill out a screening test before attending a program

  • Masks are required at all times using a child sized N95 mask

  • All child-friendly events will be held in the gym for the time being

Phase 2 - February 17, 2022

• This phase will provide space for our services to resume live recording on Sunday mornings (i.e. not pre-recorded)

• Staff and volunteers will film in-person on Sunday mornings

• This will allow staff and volunteers time to adjust to live recording before returning to in-person services in Phase 3

• This period will be at least one month. COVID protocols and requirements will be adjusted to include the current public health accordances as well as board recommendations

Phase 3 - April 3, 2022

• This phase of our reopening plan will include live in-person Sunday worship with congregants

• Two in-person services — 9:05 and 10:45 am MT

• 10:45 service will be live-streamed to YouTube

• KidSpace and Youth during 10:45 am service

• Safety precautions:

  • Installation of six air purifiers with HEPA filters in sanctuary

  • CO2 monitor to monitor air circulation

  • Masks required indoors — N95s are strongly encouraged, or snugly fitting surgical/medical masks as the next best option

  • Pre-registration to stay within 200 attendees at each service