LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY CHURCH
COVID-19 INFORMATION
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Church Board Action (voted March 11, 2020)
In an awareness of COVID-19 realities in Riverside County, and out of an abundance of caution, we recommend online worship experiences for the time being, and that we postpone or cancel gatherings of people in close proximity, particularly those involving vulnerable populations. We do this with a hope that our mitigation efforts will mean a greater well-being to the general public sooner rather than later.
Online Worship
We will live-stream worship for the 9:00am and 11:15am services on Facebook and the church website. We encourage you to do a Facebook watch party and have conversation online in response to the sermon topic. Of course, you can watch any prior services or sermons at our sermon archive.
Sabbath Schools
La Sierra University Church values community and hopes to get back to our regular Sabbath morning routine as soon as possible. Until then, the following classes have developed online options:
Kids and Youth Ministries :: http://live.lasierra.church
Faculty and Friends :: Zoom option – Text/call Pastor Raewyn at 909-362-2063 for more information
Journey :: Signup for the Journey Flocknote updates at: https://lasierrachurch.
Outlook :: Working on a Zoom option – Text Mark at 714-319-6550 for information
Life Groups
We encourage Life Groups to meet virtually.
Giving
We encourage you to continue giving online using PushPay or Adventist Giving. Go here to make your gift.
Pastoral Care
Your pastors and church staff continue to be available to give spiritual care, though the Church Office is closed. Contact us at info@lasierra.church or (951) 354-7095.
Statement from the Office of California Governor
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials this evening issued an updated policy on gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s public health experts have determined that gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least the end of March. Non-essential gatherings must be limited to no more than 250 people, while smaller events can proceed only if the organizers can implement social distancing of 6 feet per person. Gatherings of individuals who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should be limited to no more than 10 people, while also following social distancing guidelines. (Click to read the full statement)
California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Updates
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
How Can You Protect Yourself?
- Washing hands with soap and water.
- Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
- Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
- Following guidance from public health officials.