Milan United Methodist Church

306 Main Street, Milan IN 47031 / 812-654-3401

June 25, 2020

Dear Milan UMC Family & Friends,

We are excited to announce the reopening of the building for onsite Worship Service beginning on Sunday, July 5, 2020.  At this time, the building will be opened for Worship Services only.  Policy and Procedures will be developed for other activities with the goal of having safe practices by September 5th, 2020.

Here are the things you need to know:

• If you are not feeling well or experiencing symptoms, we encourage you to please stay home.

• If you are considered in the high-risk age group, have underlying health issues or are uncomfortable with public gatherings at this time, please consider staying home. WE UNDERSTAND and will continue to find ways to engage in worship with you through social media.

• Wearing a mask is highly recommended.

• When you arrive at the church

• Practice social distancing in the parking lot and as you enter the building.
• Enter through the back entrance - Front entrance will be closed.
• You will find a hand sanitizer station there; please use as you enter and exit.

• As you enter the sanctuary
  • Some pews will be roped off
  • Some pews will be marked for social distancing, please sit accordingly. (i.e. every other pew will be used)
  • Offering plate will be located in front; we will not be passing the plate during the service to reduce contact.

• Practice social distancing at all times (at least 6’ apart); avoid congregating in groups before, during, and after the service. AIR HUGS & AIR HIGH FIVES are recommended!!!

• Our Worship Service Outline will be on the screen only; no Pew Bibles or Hymnals will be used to avoid contact touch.

• No singing, in-person choir or special music in accordance with current recommendations. We will, however, enjoy music throughout the Worship time.

• Bathrooms will be open; you are asked to use only as necessary and use the sanitation products provided as you leave the area.

Obviously, Worship will look different in our physical environment, but our goal is still the same:

To come with praise and thanksgiving, loving God with our heart, soul and mind.

To gather in fellowship with our God and our neighbors, allowing ourselves to be empowered by the Holy Spirit for Christ's work in the world.

On Sunday, July 5th, we will welcome our new pastor, LaJo Dunbar and her husband Wayne.  Pastor LaJo's contact number is 812-621-1381. We look forward to ministry together with them. When time and circumstances permit, we will announce a time to celebrate Pastor Pam and Pastor Ken as they leave us for retirement.

In these days of the Covid-19 pandemic, our nation's unrest and our personal life challenges, know that we the church are here for you and that God is still in charge.

                                       Blessings from Your Milan UMC Leadership Team

Click HereSee our Wednesday Video. 

Reminder Titles and offerings can be mailed to Gayle Robertson still.

 This link will take you to the Wednesday Video posted on  5/6/20.

Click Here

Besides this video we have had weekly services posted.