Reopening Illinois Places of Worship
FRAMEWORK FOR REOPENING ILLINOIS PLACES OF WORSHIP
Reopening a place of worship is the fullest expression of hope. Illinoisans of every faith are anxious to return to their congregations and to renew themselves and their work on behalf of the common good. Yet reopening without careful planning can prove literally disastrous.
The Council has prepared this Framework for Reopening Illinois Places of Worship which reflects the experience and wisdom of our interfaith community. It offers general guidelines for that process in two parts: (1) Preparation, which outlines basic issues each congregation must consider before reopening a facility for members and the general community; and (2) Reopening, which offers a checklist of practices that congregations should follow upon reopening to protect the health of their members and the general public.
The pandemic has highlighted that our actions have consequences for other people beside ourselves. The Framework for Reopening Illinois Places of Worship illustrates how working together can aid each of us and provide benefits for us all.
NOTE: Many member institutions of the Council have already prepared specific guidelines/plans for reopening their places of worship. Congregations are urged to consult with leaders in their own traditions and denominations for specific instructions.
The Council has prepared this Framework for Reopening Illinois Places of Worship which reflects the experience and wisdom of our interfaith community. It offers general guidelines for that process in two parts: (1) Preparation, which outlines basic issues each congregation must consider before reopening a facility for members and the general community; and (2) Reopening, which offers a checklist of practices that congregations should follow upon reopening to protect the health of their members and the general public.
The pandemic has highlighted that our actions have consequences for other people beside ourselves. The Framework for Reopening Illinois Places of Worship illustrates how working together can aid each of us and provide benefits for us all.
NOTE: Many member institutions of the Council have already prepared specific guidelines/plans for reopening their places of worship. Congregations are urged to consult with leaders in their own traditions and denominations for specific instructions.
REOPENING PLANS AND GUIDELINES FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
Many member institutions of the Council have prepared specific guidelines/plans for reopening their places of worship.
American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Presbytery of Chicago
United Methodist Church, Northern Illinois Conference
American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Presbytery of Chicago
United Methodist Church, Northern Illinois Conference
GUIDELINES FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Restore Illinois (Office of the Governor)
COVID-19 Guidance for Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services (Department of Public Health)
COVID-19 Guidance for Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services (Department of Public Health)
GUIDELINES FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Order No. 202-9 of the Commissioner of Health | Phase IV: Gradually Resume, Issued and Effective: July 24, 2020 (City of Chicago)