The CDC and the VA Dept of Health rate our region as LOW in community transmission of Covid. Hence, we are making modifications according to their guidelines and also in sensitivity to the desires of our Quaker community.

For the present:

• We will designate one section of the worship room as “Masks required” and the rest of the room as “Masking is optional.”
• The “masks required” section is near the front of the room, on the right side if coming in from the front door. Greeters can help guide us to the section.
• We will have windows opened sufficiently to allow ventilation in the worship room, about an inch, every other window.
• We are investigating HEPA filters and will have specific recommendations soon.
• We will keep an eye on CDC guidelines and how our arrangements are working and make adjustments as needed as time goes on.
• We will continue to have blended worship with Zoom as an option for worship from home.
  Note, the RE Committee makes decisions about children’s masking. At this time, our young people, and their RE teachers, are wearing masks in their classrooms.

These decisions were made by the Ministry and Worship Committee in consultation with the Clerk of Meeting, the Covid Working Group, and Building and Grounds. We thank the Care and Counsel committee members, our Greeters, for their support. Thanks to all for their input and for their Light in making these decisions.

Barbara Myers
Clerk of Ministry & Worship