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Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines

COVID-19 guidelines

how we’re keeping you safe

At Woodside, we’re committed to helping you and your family stay healthy. Our Coronavirus Task Force, comprised of highly credentialed doctors and medical professionals, continues to refine our policies in response to the most recent medical information and civic guidelines. See below for details concerning our Sunday worship gatherings, mid-week programming, and Woodside Kids environments.

by activity

Subject to medical exceptions, face coverings must be worn when entering and exiting the worship center, including in the lobby and restrooms. Face coverings may be removed once seated in the worship center, unless seated in a designated “Mask Required” section.

Some campuses offer a “Mask Required” gathering in which face coverings are worn for the entirety of the gathering. Contact your campus below to learn more about campus-specific guidelines.

Many mid-week programs have resumed within the guidelines of a 25% capacity limit. Social distancing is to be practiced at all times and face coverings must be worn in common areas. Face coverings may be removed once seated, unless otherwise communicated by the ministry leader.

Please contact your campus below with questions about ministry-specific guidelines.

The Woodside App is used to complete a touchless check-in, which includes a series of wellness questions for both families and volunteers. Anyone displaying symptoms of flu, respiratory distress, or other ailments will not be permitted. Woodside Kids environments are sanitized between each use and hand washing or sanitization is mandatory upon entry. All volunteers have their temperatures checked upon entry and are not permitted if their temperature exceeds 100.4.

nursery and preschool

Face coverings are encouraged but not required for volunteers. Face coverings are not required for kids.

kindergarten through grade 5

Face coverings are required for volunteers. Face coverings are required for kids upon entering and exiting the environment but may be removed once in their small group setting.

campus-specific guidelines

Please contact your campus below for campus-specific guidelines pertaining to our Woodside Kids environments. Some campuses offer a “Mask Required” gathering in which face coverings are worn by volunteers and kids at all times.

FAQ

Are face coverings required?

Please see the “By Activity” section above to understand when face coverings are and are not required.

How often do you sanitize surfaces?

Seating areas and frequently touched surfaces, such as tables, doorknobs, handles, rails, and restrooms, are sanitized between each gathering using an alcohol-based sanitizer.

Do volunteers wear gloves and face coverings?

All volunteers wear face coverings, with the potential exception of our Woodside Kids environments. See the “By Activity” section above for details concerning our Woodside Kids guidelines.
Team members who perform sanitization or prepare any food or beverages wear disposable gloves in addition to face coverings.

Is hand sanitizer available?

Hand sanitizing stations are available in common areas throughout the building.

Is there a time of “greeting”?

Volunteers who welcome you to Woodside will be wearing a face covering and will not shake your hand. The mid-gathering time of greeting has been temporarily suspended to promote social distancing.

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