WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
As our country and region begin the process of reopening, Chapel Springs has prepared a phased reopening plan that corresponds to the guidelines outlined by our government. Our current plan is to our best estimation, based on projected reopening guidelines, however each phase is subject to change as the phases progress.
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN: PHASE 3
PHASE RE-OPENING
Nationwide Features
- Social Distancing - Strict
- Vulnerable Pop. - Stay Home
- Max. Group - 10
Virginia Guidance
- Worship Service - 50% Cap. w/ 6ft. Distancing
Chapel Springs
- Worship Service - 10 am Sunday service on the lawn and pre-recorded stream
- Weekend Classes - Online Only
- Wednesday Programming - Cancelled
- Early Childhood/Children - Online Only
- Youth - Online Only
- Young Adults - Online ministry and in-person gatherings w/distancing
- Life Groups - Online Only
- Seniors - Online Only
Office
- Closed
Nationwide Features
- Social Distancing - Moderate
- Vulnerable Pop. - Stay Home
- Max. Group - 50
Virginia Guidance
- Worship Service - 50% Cap. w/ 6ft. Distancing
Chapel Springs
- Worship Service - 10 am Sunday service on the lawn/pre-recorded stream
- Weekend Classes - On-campus classes permitted with distancing
- Wednesday Programming - Adult classes/youth small groups permitted
- Early Childhood/Children - Online Only
- Youth - Small Group Permitted w/distancing
- Young Adults - In-person Gatherings w/distancing
- Life Groups - Online or in-person gathering permitted
- Seniors - Activities with social distancing permitted
Office
- Reduced Hours
Nationwide Features
- Social Distancing - Limited
- Vulnerable Pop. - Moderate Distancing
- Max. Group - No Limit
Virginia Guidance
- Worship Service - Permitted w/ 6ft. Distancing
Chapel Springs
- Worship Service - 10 am Sunday service on the lawn/pre-recorded stream
- Weekend Classes - On-campus classes permitted. Please contact your class leader
- Wednesday Programming - Youth Worship
- Early Childhood/Children - Online Only/Staff Training
- Youth - Outdoor service at 7:00pm
- Young Adults - Normal
- Life Groups - Online & in-person gatherings permitted. Please contact your group leader
- Seniors - Activities with social distancing permitted
Office
- Office Open - Tues - Thurs | 9am-5pm
FAQ's
The Chapel Springs re-opening phases will directly correspond to the current phase of Northern Virginia.
How long will you continue streaming online services?
We will go back to offering live service streaming when we resume regularly scheduled services in the auditorium, (likely phase 3).
Will our regular activities look different as we begin to transition back? How?
Yes. As we move through the different phases, measures will be taken to seek to prioritize the health and safety of our congregation. Because of this, we will continue to modify parts of our services that require physical contact and go the extra mile to keep our facilities clean. Even though we may see more face masks and hand sanitizer around our building, we hope that when we are back to “normal” it will feel like coming home.
As we transition back to in-person gatherings, what measures are being taken to sanitize the facilities?
Chapel Springs Church is following the recommended CDC guidelines to eliminate or reduce common touch points and have increased our capacity and schedule for proper sanitation before, during, and between services.
Will I be required to wear a face mask when I come to church?
In accordance with Executive Order 63, we require all persons who enter our building wear a face covering until Virginia lifts the mandate.
* Congregants who have medical vulnerabilities should follow the recommendations outlined in the Opening Up America Again guidelines. At the present time we plan to open ministry and care to elementary children and younger following Phase 3.
