We are continuing to see more and more of a return to pre-covid life, however the New Hope leadership team continues to be open to how different people might view our current circumstances in different ways. We are always willing to make appropriate adjustments as they are deemed necessary. Here is what you might currently find here at New Hope on a Sunday morning. *Updated... May 2023
- We have a moderately touchless environment (ie - hands-free toilets, faucets, and soap/hand sanitizer dispensers). For the most part, we have returned to normal operation throughout the building. If you touch items and surfaces that may have been touched by other people, you are encouraged to use hand sanitizer, available in multiple locations around the building.
- As of late 2022, we have returned to offering communion by intinction, as well as the occasional 'greeting time' (with handshakes & hugs).
- The chairs in the auditorium continue to be arranged in distanced rows, maintaining a capacity of 190, which is about 50 less than it was pre-covid. We have been averaging just over 100 people in the auditorium at any given time.
- BOTH the 9am & the 11am Gatherings continue to be streamed LIVE on Facebook & YouTube. Tune in at either time to worship with us, or check them out anytime later.
*It requires a significant number of volunteers for our Sunday morning Gatherings to function at a high level, and with Livestreaming making it so easy for people to choose to stay home for church, there is a significant need for volunteers in all Sunday morning ministry areas. If you'd like to consider joining our volunteer team, helping to make things a little more efficient, please let us know!