Following the Diocese of Western Michigan recommendations, we are currently in Phase 3 of the Plan for Re-Entry for Great Lakes Episcopalians. This allows for in-person worship services to be held without capacity restrictions. Seating reservations are no longer required, except for special occasions.
However, in response to the surge in COVID-19 due to the omicron variant, the Joint Standing Committees of Eastern and Western Michigan have issued two modifications to our safety protocols:
- Effective immediately, masks are required to be worn inside the building (this includes lectors and worship leaders; however preachers may remove their masks while preaching.)
- Coffee Hour and food-based gatherings are back on hiatus.
These modifications continue through February 6th, unless we are notified that the provisions have been extended. Questions may be directed to members of the EEC Re-Entry Committee: Jay Emmendorfer, Frank Hawthorne, Rev. Kay Houck, Hal Lawrence, Dennis McGeath, Nancy Nicholson, Andre Strydom or Bruce Turner. You may also contact Leah Cell in the Church Office at 231.347.2350 ext. 110 or via email at office@eecpetoskey.org .