Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
Policy Concerning COVID-19
Guidelines Adopted April 1 2022
The Presbytery of Chicago has given the Session of each church and/or congregation the power to make decisions regarding Covid-19. Out of an abundance of caution and respect for the health and well-being of our church family, friends and partnering organizations, the Session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church has adopted the following Covid-19 guidelines as of April 2022.
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines:
Out of an abundance of caution and respect for the health and well-being of our church family, friends and partnering organizations, the Session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church has adopted updated Covid-19 guidelines as of April 2022 and will revisit/modify the guidelines monthly.
Follow this link to Good Shepherd's revised Covid-19 Policy Page.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church / Divino Redentor
Due to the changes that can occur at any time regarding COVID-19 changes can be made on week to week basis or month to month basis or even daily.
All decisions regarding the COVID – 19 are decided by the session of Good Shepherd on week to week basis or month to month basis or even daily.
The building can be shut down for at least 10days if a person has Covid or has been in contact with a person with Covid.
Pastor Julio is the spoke person on any decision that will be made by the session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. It will be communicated in the announcements in the worship, website, newsletter, and in Good Shepherd Facebook and Divino Redentor page.
These Covid-19 guidelines and our formal policy of response to the pandemic are dynamic and may be modified at any time in response to changes in pandemic severity. The Session will revisit this issue at each monthly meeting for the foreseeable future and make such changes. Please refer back to this website regularly for updates. Thank you for your help in maintaining a safe and healthy worship space at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines:
Out of an abundance of caution and respect for the health and well-being of our church family, friends and partnering organizations, the Session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church has adopted updated Covid-19 guidelines as of April 2022 and will revisit/modify the guidelines monthly.
Follow this link to Good Shepherd's revised Covid-19 Policy Page.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church / Divino Redentor
Due to the changes that can occur at any time regarding COVID-19 changes can be made on week to week basis or month to month basis or even daily.
All decisions regarding the COVID – 19 are decided by the session of Good Shepherd on week to week basis or month to month basis or even daily.
The building can be shut down for at least 10days if a person has Covid or has been in contact with a person with Covid.
Pastor Julio is the spoke person on any decision that will be made by the session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. It will be communicated in the announcements in the worship, website, newsletter, and in Good Shepherd Facebook and Divino Redentor page.
- Worship: Will still be hybrid: live streaming and in –person.
- Masks are optional, but we strongly encourage wearing masks during worship service or any indoor events that are 25 or more.
- Foods and drinks are allowed.
- There are no restrictions on social distancing.
These Covid-19 guidelines and our formal policy of response to the pandemic are dynamic and may be modified at any time in response to changes in pandemic severity. The Session will revisit this issue at each monthly meeting for the foreseeable future and make such changes. Please refer back to this website regularly for updates. Thank you for your help in maintaining a safe and healthy worship space at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines:
Out of an abundance of caution and respect for the health and well-being of our church family, friends and partnering organizations, the Session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church has adopted the following Covid-19 guidelines as of April 2022, and will revisit/modify the guidelines monthly.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church / Divino Redentor
Due to the changes that can occur at any time regarding COVID-19 changes can be made on week to week basis or month to month basis or even daily.
All decisions regarding the COVID – 19 are decided by the session of Good Shepherd on week to week basis or month to month basis or even daily.
The building can be shut down for at least 10days if a person has Covid or has been in contact with a person with Covid.
Pastor Julio is the spoke person on any decision that will be made by the session of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. It will be communicated in the announcements in the worship, website, newsletter, and in Good Shepherd Facebook and Divino Redentor page.
Worship: Will still be hybrid: live streaming and in –person. Masks are optional, but we strongly encourage wearing masks during worship service or any indoor events that are 25 or more. Foods and drinks are allowed. There are no restrictions on social distancing.
Follow this link to Good Shepherd's revised Covid-19 Policy Page.
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HOW WE BECOME A BELOVED COMMUNITY IN A DIFFICULT TIME SUCH IS THIS
In a time like this God continues to ask us to be a beloved community. And we at Good Shepherd are that kind of community. But now we have to be creative in "doing community" in a very different way. The following are some suggestions that I would like to share with you: |
1st Take care of yourself because if you don’t then you will not be able to care for others.
2nd At times it’s okay to shut off the phones/ computers/ TV (especially on hearing COVID-19 so much).
3rd Go outside, even if it’s just the front porch, backyard, or taking a short walk in your neighborhood; just remember social distancing.
4th Be understanding with yourself and others in your home, when it comes to emotions.
5th Pray about your feelings and concerns to Jesus Christ.
6th Make social contacts, through phone calls, texts, social media, and even at home.
7th Read the Word of God daily.
8th Do things that bring you joy and make sure that you change it up a little.
9th Stay away from things that bring negative emotions.
10th Forgive yourself and love yourself.
11th Please reach out to someone if you are struggling with whatever it may be.
12th Be aware of scams that are out there.
I know that this is not easy, but we will get through this. Let us continue to have faith in our Lord.
Pastor Julio C. Peña
2nd At times it’s okay to shut off the phones/ computers/ TV (especially on hearing COVID-19 so much).
3rd Go outside, even if it’s just the front porch, backyard, or taking a short walk in your neighborhood; just remember social distancing.
4th Be understanding with yourself and others in your home, when it comes to emotions.
5th Pray about your feelings and concerns to Jesus Christ.
6th Make social contacts, through phone calls, texts, social media, and even at home.
7th Read the Word of God daily.
8th Do things that bring you joy and make sure that you change it up a little.
9th Stay away from things that bring negative emotions.
10th Forgive yourself and love yourself.
11th Please reach out to someone if you are struggling with whatever it may be.
12th Be aware of scams that are out there.
I know that this is not easy, but we will get through this. Let us continue to have faith in our Lord.
Pastor Julio C. Peña