Regathering Plan

In-person Worship SundayS, 9:00 am

We’re not reopening, because we never closed. The mission has never stopped while apart. We’re eager but not in a hurry.

We will continue to have our service online at both 9AM and 11AM at live.oakdale.church

Oakdale’s regathering plans are based on current local, state and CDC guidelines but the timing of our plan is based on guidance from the Oakdale Board. 

Our goal is safety and serving people well. We’re prayerfully asking: how do we best fulfill our mission of Making Disciples who make Disciples. 

Oakdale Church will gather only for in-person worship at 9:00AM

 

 Here's what you can expect:

-- Registration & Parking --

Pre-registration is required -
Click Here to Pre-Register
Every person must be registered to attend the in-person worship service. This registration allows us to stay within 150 individuals to accommodate our limited seating. We are required to have everyone answer a few COVID-19 pre-screening questions.

Please keep appropriate distance from others not in your party.  All attendees over 2 years old are required to wear masks the entire time they are on the church campus. Children & youth must remain with their parents at all times when in the building.

Please park in the Georgia Avenue Front Parking Lot.

Ushers will greet you and your family when you arrive at the Georgia Avenue Doors. You will be checked in and then escorted to your seats in the sanctuary.

-- Safety & Accommodations --

We will maintain limited, socially-distanced seating at all times. The ushers will seat you accordingly.
No food or coffee will be served in the lobby. Designated restrooms will be open. 

Attendees, please self-screen before attending the worship service for the safety of staff and other worshipers. Anyone experiencing a fever (over 100.4°F), cough, or other COVID-19 symptoms should join us for worship online at live.oakdale.church.

Due to county guidelines everyone is required to wear masks. Even our pastors and musicians on the stage.

-- Oakdale Kids & Students --

We welcome families to register to attend the in-person worship service. 

Oakdale Kids will continue to offer outside and online services - please contact Ginny Lee for details: .

Students will meet online and have outdoor gatherings - please contact Andrew Hall for details: .

 Click Here to Pre-Register for In-Person Worship

 

Ministries

Every ministry at Oakdale is focused on equipping you to be disciples who make disciples.  As we adhere to social distancing guidelines, we are working to offer  online and in-person experiences to live a disciple-making lifestyle.  If your ministry is not listed here or you have a specific question, contact a ministry leader.  

What You Need to Know 

 

CARE (Celebrate recovery)
Celebrate Recovery will continue to stream online on Thursday evening at 7pm. Please visit celebraterecoveryoc.online.church/. Share groups are held both in-person and online. Please contact Mary Kay to get connected to a share group, 

GroupLife
We want to encourage those not connected to join an online group. All of our groups will continue to meet online. Any groups that previously met on campus will be invited to meet online and off-campus to foster a disciple-making community. No childcare provided. If you have questions or interested in learning more, contact Anne Jordan. 

MISSIONS
If applicable, we need information from the Missions and outreach team on there regathering plans. Will they be hosting virtual mission luncheons/webinars or on location virtual events.

MEN
The Men's ministry offers several options from MAN UP 33, Fight Club and United Methodist Men. These gathering will continue online with socially distant opportunities for in-person gatherings on the campus lawn. If you have questions, or interested in participating contact  

celebration 
The Celebration team plays an integral role in helping us return to in-person worship.  We invite all greeters, ushers, parking attendants to connect with Michelle Baker to find out your next steps. If you are interested in serving in this area, sign-up here. 

Disciple-making
Both Discovery Groups (DGs) and Disciple-Making Movement (DMM) training groups are meeting online. Moving forward, some groups may prefer to stick with video conferencing, while others may start to gather in-person, off campus. Through God's goodness, we have seen COVID-19 stimulate—rather than stop—our efforts to make disciple-making disciples. Questions? Contact Anne Jordan.

WORSHIP & Tech
Our Worship arts and tech ministry continue to meet in-person in a safe and socially distant manner. The worship team helps create an atmosphere of praise, adoration and, reverence. The tech team provides behind-the-scenes support for our weekly online and in-person church services. If you would like to utilize your gifts and talents, feel free to contact us.