Safer Environments – Healthier Communities

At UMC Red Bank we are working together to create a safe environment so we can, in turn, create healthier communities.

SAFETY & EXTRA FACILITY PRECAUTIONS FOR GATHERING INDOORS:

Reminder to Vulnerable People:  In keeping with guidance from the Greater New Jersey Conference, we remind everyone to be aware that some people are at increased risk for COVID-19.  For more information on whether you may be at increased risk please review the information found here.

Safety Measures for Worship and Other Special Services*
  • Masks are optional during worship but for those who prefer, a masking and socially distanced seating section is available in the rear of the sanctuary
  • Masks are optional but strongly encouraged during singing
  • Hand Sanitizer is available upon entry
  • Contactless bulletin information for those who prefer
  • Contactless offering online and in the rear of the Sanctuary
*Please speak with the Church pastor regarding safety measures for private weddings and funerals.
Safety Measures for Youth Activities
  • There are no special safety measures in place at this time
Safety Measures for Adult Small Group Gatherings
  • There are no special safety measures in place at this time

Facility Wide Safety Measures

There are a number of measures we are taking to make our space safer:

Our Church Building Re-opened in Phases. Read Below to Learn More:

Phase 1
Phase 1 is complete. During this phase we opened the building for Critical Staff and Volunteers and created an outdoor meeting space for church, small group gatherings.
Phase 2
Phase 2 is complete. This phase focused on reorganizing our building space so that the Church, Learning Tree, and Red Bank Pre-K each have separate entrances/exits. A space use plan was approved by Church Council at the July 27, 2020 meeting. For security reasons this plan is not posted on the website.
Phase 3

Phase 3 is complete. During this phase we opened the building for church sponsored small group meetings.

Phase 4
Phase 4 is complete: During this phase we opened the building for Worship and special services such as Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. We also opened for Sunday School and Youth Group Activities.
Phase 5

Phase 5 is complete: During this phase we opened the building for church administrative meetings and Community Partner meetings.