The Loudonville United Methodist Church
Worship Service November 29, 2020

Reopening Task Force Update

The Reopening Task Force met after the worship service on Sunday, November 22nd, to discuss whether to continue in-person worship services, Sunday school classes, and building use after receiving the latest letter from Bishop Malone. Neither the Ashland Health Department nor the Bishop are requiring the church to suspend in-person services, classes, or events at this time. However, that may change at any time, and the Task Force will closely monitor the news and Health Department requirements.

The Task Force has contingency plans in place if we are advised or required to suspend in-person use of the church. For those in our church family who choose to shelter in-place while the infection rate remains elevated, our worship services will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook with a link to the video that you can watch at your convenience on our website. Committee members can still participate in scheduled meetings by calling in to attend. Please contact the Office for help with setting up your mobile device or computer to participate in worship services or meetings.
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For up-to-the-minute information about the church’s in-person worship/class/event status, please follow our Facebook page, check your email, or call the Office.
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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.
Bikes for Kids for Christmas

Bikes for Kids, with the Loudonville Church Women, is giving away bikes for the annual Day of Sharing. If you have someone in your family who would like a bike for Christmas, click the image below; download, print, and complete the application; and return it by mail or in person to Bikes for Kids. For more information, see the Bikes for Kids Facebook page.
Community Meal​​

​Our next Community Meal will be Monday, December 21st from 5-6:30pm. 
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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.
Sermons During the 2020 Pandemic

Archives of past sermons and music can be found here. 
Looking for Daily Scripture Readings?

​They're now included in our Calendar!
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