6 October 2020
Bishoprics and Branch Presidencies...
As we prepare for our first in-person sacrament meetings this Sunday, please note the following change in pulpit protocol.
It is well-accepted now that touching surfaces, like pulpits and microphones, is not a high-risk way to spread the Covid virus. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to wipe down the pulpit and microphone after each use.
Instead please ask those on the program to apply these precautions:
- Remove your face covering before going to the pulpit and put it in your pocket, purse or leave it on your seat, but do not set it on or near the pulpit.
- Apply hand sanitizer—available at the pulpit and foyer—immediately before and after speaking at the pulpit.
Brother Eldredge, of the High Council, will place a pump bottle of hand sanitizer on both sides of the pulpit for use when someone goes to the stand to speak.
Also, attached is an updated version of the "Sacrament Meeting Introductory Announcement" to be read at the beginning of each in-person sacrament meeting. It includes a paragraph to be read on Fast Sundays (such as this Sunday, Oct. 11). Each bishop and branch president has access to this document to make a copy and edit to fit your ward or branch.
We hope this is helpful. Thank you for the many preparations you are making to provide an inspiring...and safe...experience for all who attend in-person sacrament meetings.
Gratefully,
Stake Presidency
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