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For its August 7th meeting, the Church Book Club is reading: Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. The Geneva Public Library has requested that one individual pick up the books for the whole group, so Sue Cechner has volunteered to go down and pick up. If you are interested in reading this book to discuss with other book club members, and need a book from the Geneva Public Library, please contact Sue to let her know to grab one for you. The book club meets on the first Friday of every month (except December) to discuss a variety of books. They are currently still meeting via Zoom rather than in person. If you don't get a Zoom meeting link in your email, please contact Lynnly or Sue and we will make sure you get one.
The Geneva Public Library is excited to announce that they will begin limited in-building service by appointment on Monday, July 13. They appreciate the community's patience, and they can't wait to welcome everyone to their new Library at 227 S. Seventh St., where they will be offering everyone a safe, personalized library experience.
You can choose how to enjoy the Library: virtually via their website at gpld.org, with their drive-up service, or an in person (visit gpld.org now to make your appointment!).
To ensure the safety of our community and the library staff, they will offer one-hour appointments for browsing, checking out materials, and computer use. Time and capacity limits are in place to promote social distancing and keep everyone safe.
If you have questions, you can email them at geneva.library@gpld.org, or call them at (630) 232-0780.
Just a reminder we are back in our church building and practicing recommended social distancing protocols to make sure we keep everyone safe.
A few things you should keep in mind going forward:
Please plan to bring a mask with you to church. Masks should be worn inside the building.
We will have hand sanitizer available at the entrance to the church, as well as disinfecting wipes, for you to use while in the building.
The collection plate will not be passed. Instead, it will be on a table at the entrance to the sanctuary. If you'd rather skip the collection plate all together, you can access our online giving portal here.
Please sit in your same household groups, and make sure that you maintain a six foot space (in all directions) between you and other household groups.
Please do not use the first three rows of pews.
It is recommended that church members do not sing during the service, even with a mask on.
We will not have Sunday school or nursery care until a vaccine is available, so your kids need to stay in church with you. Please feel free to let them bring a phone or tablet and headphones so they can watch a movie or play games. When school starts again in the fall, we will be trying a variety of different online Sunday school options, which we are still working through.
Coffee hour will be outside, as usual, weather permitting. If you are staying for coffee hour, please bring your own coffee and snacks. As long as a six foot distance is maintained between families outside, you do not need to wear your mask.
We look forward to seeing anyone who feels comfortable. If you feel safer enjoying service at home via the bulletin blog, we will continue to have that available every Sunday for at least the next 12 to 18 months. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email Lynnly or reply to this email.
Please note, we will go back to online services only if Illinois should experience a second wave of virus and shut downs. In the event of a re-closing, we will notify everyone via telephone and email.
If you need to make your pledge payments online, you can access our online giving portal here.
