Returning to Church!


What to expect and how to prepare for returning to church!

We are excited about reopening the church on May 31st!


It is good to be getting back together again, but things aren't going to be 'normal' for a while. There are things you need to know before coming to the reopening service. Our goal is to do what God is calling us to do while doing everything we can to keep people safe by complying with the published guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Things are changing very quickly, so check back here often.


Where will we meet?


We will be meeting at 38372 Innovation Court, Murrieta, CA 92563 Scroll down for a map and directions.

Service will begin at 9:30 am as usual and will be live streamed on YouTube. Click the link at the top of the page to watch the live stream.


What is happening with the kids?


All services will be family services. Your children will sit with you during the service. If you are concerned about them being a distraction, there will be outside seating where you will be able to see and hear the service. There will be chairs available, but you can bring your own if you would be more comfortable.

We expect to have Youth Ministry meeting within the next couple of weeks. Children's Ministry and the Nursery are more complicated and will require more planning and organization, but we will be working on it.


Disinfecting the church!


All surfaces that you might come into contact with will be disinfected prior to your arrival and after you leave.

Social Distancing


The guidelines encourage a distance of at least six feet between family groups. As you enter the sanctuary, ushers will set up chairs for you for your group. The chairs are plastic, you might consider bringing a cushion for comfort.

There is plenty of outside seating where you will still be able to see and hear the service. We will have chairs available for outside, but you are also welcome to bring your own.

California Department of Public Health Guidance for Places of Worship


Face Masks


The guidelines strongly suggest wearing a face mask in public gatherings. The ushers and other people interacting with people will be required to wear a face mask. Because face masks are 'strongly recommended' and not required by the guidelines it is highly likely that some people will not be wearing them.

It is strongly recommended in the government's guidelines that you wear a mask while in public gatherings. Please bring your own masks. We do have some available if you don't have one.


Who should stay home?


If you are not feeling well, please stay home and watch the service online. Even if it isn't COVID-19, we don't want to make others uncomfortable.

If you are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, based on the CDC's descriptions, you should consider staying home and watching the service online. As much as we want you there, we would rather you be safe. Read this for more information about who might be at higher risk. People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness

Click the link at the top of this page to watch the Live Stream of the service.

Here are some resources to help prevent the spread of disease.

Stop the Spread of Germs

How to Protect Yourself and Others


Donuts, coffee, and water?


Hospitality items will not be available. Please bring your own coffee and water.

Bulletins, Communion, and the Offering!


Until the COVID-19 crisis passes we will not be passing things from one person to another. In the meantime we will be doing workarounds for those things.

Bulletins


We will not be printing and distributing paper bulletins. There are two options for staying up-to-date with what is going on at CCFV. The first is to go to the website https://ccfv.life/ We will be trying to keep that as current as possible.

On a weekly basis we will be sending out an email that will resemble the printed bulletin for those who prefer that format. To receive that weekly bulletin email click the link Weekly Bulletin Email and fill out the form.


Communion


Communion, or The Lord's Supper, is a beautiful sacrament that we practice in the church. We will still partake in Communion on the second Sunday of the month, but rather than passing the elements, we will distribute individually packaged elements to each person/family group.

Communion is also something we encourage everyone to incorporate into their worship at home. Read the post Leading Your Family in Communion if you need some help with that.


The Offering/Giving


Giving is a vital part of our Christian faith. We have long incorporated the act of giving in our worship service. Due to the fact that we cannot pass the bags as we are accustomed to on Sunday mornings, we need an alternative so that we can continue to respond in faith by giving.

Many people have already shifted to online giving. It is done securely through an app that was created for that purpose (Tithe.ly). Click this link Give Online Now to go to the giving page.

Another way to give digitally is through your mobile device. Simply text the word Give to 62488 and you will receive a text with instructions on giving securing online. Once you have set up an account, you need online logon and input how much you want to give.

If your giving is the same amount each time, you can also set up recurring giving.

For those people who want to write checks, you can mail them to the mailing address at the bottom of this page or drop it off in the offering box at the back of the sanctuary. An usher can point it out to you. For cash, please put it into one of the offering envelopes and drop it off in the offering box. Please do not mail cash.

Join us Sundays at 9:30 am


We will be having services at:
Calvary Chapel French Valley
38372 Innovation Court
Murrieta, CA 92563

For more information email: [email protected]

If you are unable to attend the in-person service, you can watch the service live by clicking this link. Watch Live Service

Stay up to date with what is going on at CCFV!

Community is important to us!


Since this is all still so new, the changes to how we respond to this health crisis are still evolving. We want you to be as informed as possible. Please click the link below to Connect with CCFV via text message and email!

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