June 2, 2021

As of June 1, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is in Phase 3 of its Regathering Plan. Beginning Sunday, June 6, St. Philip’s will enact the changes below to our worship services. The Return to Worship Committee is committed to making sure that all feel welcome and safe while worshiping. It’s important to remember that any gathering contains a risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other illnesses. We will continue to offer a live stream option at 11 AM for those who wish to worship remotely. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Interim Rector Stephen Mazingo (stephen@stphilipsdurham.org) or Return to Worship committee chair Sue Guptill (sguptill@mindspring.com) if you have questions or concerns.

Watch our Video Update here.

Masks

  • Recommended for all
  • Required for non-vaccinated people indoors (honor system) 
  • Required outdoors for non-vaccinated people if you are not able to adhere to social distancing requirements
  • Required for all when singing indoors 

Social Distancing

  • Recommended for all (indoors and outdoors)
  • Fully vaccinated people are not required to adhere to social distancing
  • Non-vaccinated people should practice social distancing (honor system)
  • If there is room to social distance, all capacity limits are lifted  

Small-Group Gatherings

  • Can meet at the church (indoors or outside)
  • Must reserve rooms in advanced with Nia Oxley, Parish Administrator (nia@stphilipsdurham.org)
  • Masks and social distancing recommended, but final choice is at the discretion of the group 

Youth and Children 

  • Those over the age of 12 can follow the same guidelines as adults as they are able to be vaccinated 
  • Those under the age of 12 are not yet eligible for the vaccination and should wear masks and adhere to social distancing protocols when meeting

How does this affect the service you attend?


Wednesday Service – 5:30 PM

  • Masks recommended for all (Required for those who are non-vaccinated)
  • No capacity limit
  • No pre-registration required, must sign in upon arrival
  • Returning to the Chapel 

Sunday Services

8 AM – Chapel

  • Masks recommended for all (Required for those who are non-vaccinated)
  • No capacity limits
  • No pre-registration required, must sign in upon arrival
  • Returning to the Chapel 

 9 AM – Courtyard

11 AM – Sanctuary and Online 

  • Masks recommended for all
    • Required for those who are non-vaccinated
    • Masks required for all when singing
  • This service will be live-streamed 
  • Lectern side pews will observe social distancing
  • Pulpit side with not observe social distancing 
  • No pre-registration required, must sign in upon arrival
  • No coffee hour at this time (bringing back in the Fall)