3/16/20
As the Covid-19 situation continues to develop, we'd like to encourage all groups to meet online instead of in-person.
As Community Groups Coaches we'd love to help you figure out how to do this well.
Our coaches will be in touch with you, and if you'd like to practice using the technology with us we'll be available.
This is our last official week of the Winter Trimester, March 15-21. After that groups are on a 3-week break until our Spring Trimester begins April 12th.
While this is a planned break, we'd encourage you to stay connected with your group members. You might consider still meeting together online during this break, or staying connected through a group text throughout the week. At a time where we are facing more isolation, this is an opportunity for us to still experience community and encouragement from other Christ followers.
One group text platform many groups have found helpful is GroupMe.
If your group decides you still plan to meet in-person, we would encourage you to use discretion and follow the recommendations of the CDC, including:
Washing your hands often
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
Staying home if you're sick
Covering coughs and sneezes
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
This page covers which technology to use, best practices for an online meeting, what to communicate with your group, and a typical schedule.
Let me or your groups coach know if you have any further questions.
While this is a time of fear and anxiety for many, we have an opportunity to encourage and offer support to our group members, and remind them of the truths from Sunday's message, that our God not only controls the wind and the waves, but He is in control of any storm we face, and we can put our faith and trust in HIm.
Thanks for loving on and caring for the people in your group!
Jason
3/12/20
As Sunday services are moved online you may be asking the question, should I still meet with my Community Group?
Our last official week of the Winter Trimester is March 15-21. After that groups are on a 3-week break until our Spring Trimester begins April 12th.
While large gatherings across the state have been banned, we are still able to meet in smaller gatherings.
We would like to give each group the option to decide if they would prefer to meet in-person or online.
If your group would like to meet online, you can find the details below for how to host an online group, which technology to use, what to communicate to your group, and what the meeting will look like.
If your group decides to meet in-person, we would encourage you to use discretion and follow the recommendations of the CDC, including:
Washing your hands often
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
Staying home if you're sick
Covering coughs and sneezes
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
While we planned to have groups celebrate communion together the last week of the trimester, your group is free to pass on communion or serving food to each other.
This is a page I put together for anyone wanting to host an online group. It covers which technology to use, best practices for an online meeting, what to communicate with your group, and a typical schedule.
Let me or your groups coach know if you have any further questions.
As the leaders of our church, we have the opportunity to bring hope, encouragement, and trust in God in this time of uncertainty.
Thanks for loving on and caring for the people in your group!
