• Services are shortened to reduce the amount of time spent together.
• Services are limited to 50 percent capacity or less in terms of available seats in our main sanctuary.
• Seats are organized in clusters with social distancing in mind — members of the same household are encouraged to sit together.
• We have specific entrances and exits marked to reduce the flow of people.
• We have additional safe and sanitary seating available throughout the building, with services being live-streamed to various rooms. We utilize kids’ rooms with clear capacity limits noted on the doors, as well as the downstairs fellowship area.

We do not require masks for those who attend our services, however, we strongly recommend the use of face coverings. We understand and genuinely respect each person’s/family’s conviction on the matter, therefore, this is only a recommendation.

All of our pastors, volunteers, and Local Team members will regularly be wearing masks.

One of the most important parts of the gathering process is ensuring a safe and responsible environment for everyone who comes through our doors. With that in mind, we have increased the frequency and extent of cleaning procedures. Cleaning will take place prior to each weekend service and in between services.

Areas routinely sanitized:

• Door handles
• Counters
• Chairs
• Bathrooms
• Light switches
• iPads/Check-in stations

Additional Safety Measures:

• Offering — no baskets passed; we will have a basket at the back of the sanctuary, in addition to virtual options for giving
• Communion — sterilized, single-serve elements picked up on the way in to avoid gathering in one area
• Hand Sanitizer — use is encouraged
• Greeters — help us all practice social distancing from start to finish
• Refreshments — none

We are offering Kids’ Classes with limited capacities, with one class offered during each service. In order to help support families with children who may find it difficult to sit through the service in the main sanctuary, we will have several spaces available for families to view a streamed version of the service. We will not have any toys, crayons, coloring books, or other activities available. Instead, families are welcome to bring their own activities for their children if needed.

Classroom expectations:

• There will be one class offered during each service for kids Pre-K through 3rd grade.
• Classes will be limited in capacity.
• Kids will use hand sanitizer on their way in and out of class.
• No snacks provided or hands-on games played.
• We will do our best to keep kids reasonably distanced from one another.

We livestream the 8:30am and 10 a.m. services through our app and website for those who are not able to join us. We want those unable to physically gather with us to still feel part of the church service.

Clothes. But seriously, wear what you’re comfortable in and you’ll fit right in. We try not to get hung up on things like this.

Our bands play a variety of modern worship music and updated hymns. We really try to make our time of singing together truly Christ-focused and powerful. Music has always been an important part of our church, and we think you’ll be encouraged by what our team puts together each week.

We have a parking lot that is accessible from the southbound lane of SE 14th Street. There are a number of designated guest parking spots adjacent to our building. There are several signs that will direct you how to enter and exit our lot.

We want to provide your child a safe, fun, Christ-centered place to learn and grow during our weekend services. Each of our services begins with a few worship songs. Bring your child with you to the beginning of the service and then after opening music, we’ll dismiss kids and give you time to take your child to Kids Class. Signage will guide you to where you’ll check-in your child. We offer classes for children 3 years old through 5th grade.

For the safety of your child and your own peace of mind, we use a child check-in system for our nursery and Kids Classes. There will be a volunteer standing near the check-in stations to assist you if you have questions. Our check-in system will print a name tag sticker for your child and you’ll receive a unique security label that you’ll need to pick up your child after the service has concluded.

If you have a child who is 2 years old or younger, you can check them into our nursery. Our volunteers are all well-trained regular attenders of Walnut Creek who have passed a background check. In the nursery there is a changing table and diaper bag storage. If you have any questions, simply ask to speak to a nursery supervisor.

• Have they had a fever in the past 24 hours?
• Have they vomited or had diarrhea in the past 24 hours?
• Do they have a severe cold or cough?
• Do they have green or yellow mucus?
• Are there any unexplained rashes or inflammations of the skin?
• Is there any redness or discharge from the eyes?