New Required Covid Protocols at AVUMC:

AVUMC's Ad Council met on Monday, January 3rd to discuss our new required Covid protocols in our building because of the omicron variant of Covid-19 and the very high transmission rates in Jefferson County. Our new Covid protocols will be in effect until the positivity rate drops down to 5% or less in Jefferson County. Once that happens then the Ad Council will meet again to assess the needs of our congregation at that time. You can check the county's % positivity rate at this website:
COVID -19 County Data Tracker

AVUMC's New Required Covid Protocols:
-Everyone will remain masked during the duration of worship. This includes preachers, singers, and liturgists. Preachers, singers, and liturgists will be masked and behind plexiglass while leading worship.
-No refreshments will be allowed with any gathering at the church. People are invited to stay and socialize in the Social Hall after worship, as long as they remain masked. Study Groups and outside groups are invited to still use the church building but must remain masked at all times and no refreshments can be served.
-Holy Communion – prepackaged communion cups will be given to worship participants as they leave worship to partake outside or at home.
-We also encourage everyone to practice social distancing while at AVUMC. This means no handshakes or hugs. However, we invite you to participate in the Official AVUMC Greeting. A picture of Pastor Angie is to the right demonstrating the Official AVUMC Greeting. Simply put one hand over your heart and with your other hand sign "I love you." This will be our greeting we use to say hello and goodbye to one another while at AVUMC, acknowledging our shared bond in Christ's Church and our love for one another.