Summer Schedule as Part of Phase 2
announcements for everything that is coming for the Summer and how we are handling "Phase 2" of our response to Covid-19.
Gathering at the Battery
As much as we long to have all the voices together singing and praying, we realize that just isn't safe at the moment. And, let us say this too, not only do we long for it, we think it matters and is important. The public gathering of God's people matters. But, new cases continue to go up in Alabama. Until we see a consistent decrease in the 5 day average, we will keep in-person gatherings for all of Mosaic on hold.
As we see that number decrease, we will let you all know in advance when we want to try and resume. For the first few weeks, we will limit the number of attendees and will use a reservation system. There will be no childcare, and we will ask that all attenders wear masks and maintain social distancing. We will also be checking temperatures, following sanitation guidelines, there will be no coffee, and communion will be served in individual prepackaged containers.
Sunday Worship
As part of our updated plan, we will however be LIVE from the Battery streaming to all of you! Though we aren't opening for folks to be in attendance, we are excited about taking this next step. Even as we do open up, don't forget that you will be able to continue to livestream the service.
You can watch the live stream at mosaicbirmingham.com/live, or on our YouTube channel.
We will not be having a Zoom pre-service prayer the next couple of week as we try and get things up and running live, but we will still open up a Zoom for our after party!
Small Groups
Each small group will sort of handle how they move forward on their own. We have simply asked that groups follow social distancing and sanitation recommendations. For the next few weeks that pretty much means meeting outside or on Zoom still.
If you are already a part of a small group, you should have already discussed your plan for the next couple of weeks. If you are interested in joining one, email us and we can get you connected.
We are eager for the Mosaic community to get to be a community again but we want to be smart and take it slow, so this is one way that we are handling that.
Men's and Women's Ministry
Another way that we are going to attempt to provide some different community opportunities and, let's be honest, try to help break up some of the monotony of quarantine, is to host a few different "events/gatherings" for the Men's and Women's Ministries.
One of the big challenges for getting back to together is how to handle families and children. Toddlers don't really social distance well. So to try and get folks together without child-care is difficult.
Our plan, starting Mid-June for ~6weeks or so is to alternate Monday nights between the men and women of Mosaic. Now some of this may still be handled online, but it is a good way to cut the max number of attenders in about half and not have to put families out.
If you want to be a part of either of these groups, again let us know. Otherwise, be on the lookout for some information and updates via those specific channels. Each group will be deciding how that want to organize and handle that respectively.
Week Night Classes
We have long wanted to offer more opportunities to learn and connect. We felt this would be an opportune time to introduce some different options to connect with Mosaic people as well as learn along the way.
We still have some details to work out but we know this:
There will be two classes. One on Tuesday evenings, starting June 23rd, and the other on Thursday nights starting July 16th. They will be 5 weeks long each.
Wednesday Night Prayer and Worship
The last event we are hoping to host is one or two prayer and worship nights. We will hold off on details until we see what meeting up that Battery looks like. Tentative plan is Wednesday July 8th, and Wednesday August 5th.
If you are still reading, we appreciate that you have made it this far! We just wanted to get as much information to you as possible.