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Yes, for the time being, we are still asking people to register for Sunday services in the unlikely event that we need to provide the health department with contact tracing information.

No, there is no need to bring your card.

Yes, we will no longer require socially distant seating, and you will be able to enter and exit our buildings freely. But to accommodate those preferring some social distance please, ask politely if neighboring seats are available (we anticipate having plenty of extra room for all attendees). While we will no longer be requiring social distancing, we do want to maintain an atmosphere of respect toward one another with regard to each individual’s comfort level surrounding physical proximity and expressions of physical contact.

Yes, Antioch Staff and ministry team members will be wearing masks while indoors on Sunday mornings. Those who are helping lead the worship service from the stage will have the option to remove their mask while they are leading that portion of the service. We will continue to monitor the comfort level of our congregation and staff, as well as state-wide vaccination numbers, and update you in advance of any changes we make to this practice.

Masks are no longer required for anyone who is fully vaccinated. Wearing a mask is optional, yet, according to CDC guidelines, it is recommended for unvaccinated people, and anyone else who
prefers to wear one for any reason. We will continue to monitor the comfort level of our congregation and staff, as well as state-wide vaccination numbers, and update you in advance of further transitions we make.

Following the protocols of most K-12 schools in Massachusetts, we will continue to require all children who are 5 years old and above to wear masks. For children older than 2 and younger than 5, parents will determine whether or not their child wears a mask. The CDC recommends that children under 2 should not wear a mask.

There are two more Sunday mornings (6/13 & 6/20) with Children’s Ministry programming before Antioch Kids ministry takes a break for July & August. Antioch Kids will be meeting outdoors on the Waltham Common on June 13. On June 20, we will be ready to provide classes for Antioch Kids in the Children’s Ministry rooms inside of our building. On June 6 (and for July & August), the main Children’s Ministry area will be available for parents to go with their kids if they need a break from being inside the worship space. The Children’s Ministry area will be equipped with the audio of the worship service.

The Café, kitchen usage and coffee stations will remain on a temporary hold until we confirm that we can safely open everything. We will continue to assess this on a monthly basis.

Refer to the "Reentering Safety Measures" section below for more details on the safety measures we're taking at our 17 Spruce Street location.