As of May 11, 2023, the CDC declared the end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 

The Boulder County COVID rate is currently low, which has been consistently true for months. And while any organization is permitted to require masks in their facility, it seems that the only places where masks are regularly required are medical care facilities (hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing care facilities, etc.). 

Of course, we at Grace are concerned for each others’ well-being, and comfort - and we want to keep one another as safe and healthy as possible. While we have not asked people to wear masks for the past few months, anyone is welcome to wear a mask at any time. During worship the Pastor and Assisting Minister will likely wear masks while serving communion, and not during the rest of the liturgy. We will continue to keep the air filters running during worship, and will have disposable masks available for anyone who wants one. 

Naturally, if any of the transmission or infection data change significantly, we will revisit these expectations. If you have any questions or concerns about any of this, please talk with Pr. Matthew.

If you are worshipping remotely, Pastor Matthew invites you to construct your own, at-home altar and prepare the elements for at-home communion as part of our Worship Services. He gives further instructions on the construction and elements here.