An update to our seating procedures

Northland Family,

We are no longer implementing reservations for weekend worship services! We are committed to physical distancing throughout campus and during our worship services. We ask that as you enter the sanctuary find a seat that leaves at least 3 seats between your party and the party closest to you. Every other row will continued to be closed. Ushers are available to help you find seats and answer any questions you may have. We strongly encourage you to arrive at least seven minutes before the scheduled service time to assure you and your family can get through the proper safety procedures and select a seat before the start of worship.

Please email hello@northlandchurch.net if you have any questions about seating & physical distancing policies.

ARRIVING AT NORTHLAND

• Upon arrival, you will enter through the main sliding glass doors.
• Seating in the Main Sanctuary will include seats that may not be used due to physical distancing guidelines. Please help us abide by government health regulations by not using those seats.
• Please plan to arrive early so we can seat you before the start of worship and be sure all guidelines are followed appropriately. As you can imagine, that is difficult to do once the service has begun.
• As you enter the Main Sanctuary, ushers will be available to help find seats

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Temperature checks are required. As you approach the main sliding glass doors, a member of our security team will be conducting a temperature check.
• Face coverings are required in the building for the protection of those around you. While you are moving around the building, in the foyer, and for the duration of the worship gathering, face coverings need to remain in place. If you or someone in your family is exhibiting any health-related symptoms, please join us for worship online.
• Please maintain the recommended 6-foot physical distance at all times, even in areas that are not marked with reminders.
• For the safety of one another, refrain from hugging, high fiving, handshakes, or other physical contact.
• Both the Northland Bookstore and The Artisan’s Kitchen will be open prior to and after each service. Please abide by the guidelines posted in each location.
• Although we have a spacious foyer designed for pre and post service connection, for the benefit of everyone’s safety we will not be utilizing any of this space for that purpose. Please be mindful of everyone’s safety and exit the campus as quickly as possible following the service.

If you are uncomfortable with any of these requirements or if you are part of a vulnerable population, we encourage you to join us online for worship until guidelines relax and/or you feel comfortable joining us in-person.

We appreciate your grace and flexibility as we navigate what it looks like to gather together for worship while maintaining guidelines and proceeding with caution. We will keep you apprised of changes in the guidelines as we continue to partner with local government officials and health care experts.

We can't wait to worship with our entire Northland family again this weekend—whether you join us online or in-person, you’re a part of our family and we are grateful for you! Thank you for your faithfulness and prayer during these unprecedented times.

Please email us with any questions!

Love,
Your Northland Family

Last updated Monday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m.

Reservations are not required for Student programming at this time but Covid-19 safety protocols are still in place.
Please visit northlandchurch.net/students for all upcoming events & review protocols below.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Temperature checks are required. As you approach the main sliding glass doors, a member of our security team will be conducting a temperature check.
• Face coverings are required in the building for the protection of those around you. While you are moving around the building, in the foyer, and for the duration of the worship gathering, face coverings need to remain in place.
• Please maintain the recommended 6-foot physical distance at all times, even in areas that are not marked with reminders.
• For the safety of one another, refrain from hugging, high fiving, handshakes, or other physical contact.
  

COVID PROTOCOLS AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Like our redesigned weekend services, we’re taking additional steps to keep our children’s environment safe.

• We’ve increased cleaning protocols in all children’s spaces.
• Hand-sanitizing stations will be at all entrances to the children’s wings.
• All toys and hard surfaces will be sanitized during and after every service.
• Classes will be limited to eight students per class.
•      We are following CDC Guidelines to set up rooms that are not overcrowded and provide space for social distancing. 
•      Social distancing will be encouraged in all classrooms and hallways.
• Individual crayon packages and pencils will be given to each child to use during class and then can take them home. No craft materials will be shared.  
• All games have been redesigned so children can remain in their social distance space.
• Every staff member, volunteer, parent, and child will have their temperature taken. No one will be admitted if they have a temperature of 100.4 or higher.
• Masks will be required for anyone over the age of 2. Please instruct your child regarding how to properly wear a mask.
• We are encouraging families to only send one parent into the children’s wings for drop off and pickup to limit traffic in the hallways.
• You’ll see lots of big waves, so let’s avoid hugs, high-fives, and handshakes.
  

We’ll all need to work together to help keep our volunteers, kids, and families safe, so please stay home and participate in our children’s church online if you, your child or any member of your household:

• Has had a fever in the past 72 hours.
• Shows any symptoms of illness.
• Has been around anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
• Has been tested for COVID-19 and has not received official test results.
• Is subject to a COVID-19 or other quarantine.