The Loudonville United Methodist Church
Worship Service October 25, 2020
Community Thanksgiving Meal​​
Our Thanksgiving Community Meal will be Monday, November 16th from 5-6:30pm. Each meal will include your favorites for Thanksgiving. Mark your calendar now to pick up dinner for your family that evening.
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Meals will be packaged at the time of pick-up. Simply drive up to the church, tell the runner how many people you're feeding, and a family-sized meal will be brought to your waiting vehicle! Meals are free, but donations are gladly accepted.

We observe the guidelines from the US Dept. of Agriculture, which include taking meals to those who come for them in their cars. Persons will be asked not to leave their cars so that they will not have the opportunity to violate the social distancing we are trying to maintain. We will keep the number of volunteers to a minimum, in order to further maintain as much social distancing as possible.
We Are Worshiping Back in Our Sanctuary!

​[Originally published August 26, 2020]

The Reopening Task Force has been working toward returning to worship inside the sanctuary. Our first service inside will be September 6. We understand that some individuals still do not feel comfortable gathering inside, so we offer these alternatives:
  1. Worship in the sanctuary at 10:30.
  2. Facebook Live broadcast at 10:30.
  3. An outside Vespers service will be available at 11:30.

For those who plan to attend our in-person worship services, we have compiled the following guidelines. These procedures are for the well-being of others. We realize that with COVID-19, protocols may change over time. We need to remain flexible as we follow the recommendations of our Bishop Malone, Governor DeWine, and the Reopening Task Force. Our goal is to “Do no harm, Do good, and Stay in love with God.” (John Wesley)


Jesus said in Matthew 22:39 (NIV), “Love your neighbors as yourself.” By following these guidelines, we will show love to one another as we gather together.


Guidelines for Loudonville United Methodist Church Worship Services


Please, do not attend services if you have a fever, cough, sneezing, and are feeling ill. If you are at risk because of an underlying medical condition or uncomfortable gathering in person, we encourage you to stay home and watch the livestream service on Facebook.


  1. Please enter the building using the ramp and doors located on N. Market St. We will not use the glass door entrance on the education wing.
  2. For those attending the outside Vespers service: Bring your chair, masks will be required, and we will gather on the lawn next to the education wing.
  3. Maintain 6-foot distancing while entering and exiting the building.
  4. Please follow the greeter’s directions as we will be seating from front to back in the sanctuary. Realize you may not be seated in your “normal” seat.
  5. We will maintain attendance records in the event COVID-19 tracking is necessary. Please make sure the church office has your up-to-date contact information.
  6. The education wing will be available for access to the restrooms and the nursery for a cry room.
  7. We ask that you follow the Ohio statewide mask order. Please wear your mask as you enter the building and throughout the service. Masks will be available if needed. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the sanctuary.
  8. Pews are marked off to allow 6-foot distancing, and family groups will sit together.
  9. We will not have our traditional greeting or passing of peace to one another. Please refrain from shaking hands or hugging.
  10. Singing is discouraged to prevent spreading COVID-19. You may hum or clap along with the hymns.
  11. Communion will take place using individually packaged cups. They are not as convenient as traditional communion servings but offer a sanitary alternative.
  12. We will not pass the offering plates. The contribution box will reside near the exit, and you may drop in your offering on your way out.
  13. Please bring your Bible, the pew Bibles and Hymnals will not be available.
  14. Alter flowers will be available if we have a sponsor that week.
  15. After the service, we will dismiss by rows so we may maintain 6-foot distancing as we exit through the ramp doors.


Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through this ever-changing situation. May we be the body of Christ that takes precautions to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to follow safety guidelines around the COVID-19 pandemic.


Peace,
Pastor Kenn
and the Reopening Task Force
Sermons During the 2020 Pandemic

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