Re-Gathering Plan

We will follow the “Texas re-open plan”. As they move to the next phase, so will we.

Phase 1: Stay at Home

No in-person gatherings. All services and groups meet online.

Phase 2: Restricted

Strict Safe Distancing

Individual Safety

• Connection team (mask required)
• Congregation (mask optional)
• Sanitizer stations
• No handshakes or hugs
• No Connect Groups or Hallmark Kids.
• No coffee or breakfast served
• Offering in boxes or online
• Spaced Sanctuary Seating (Social Distancing)
• Sanctuary sanitized between services
• Limited restroom availability
• Worship Center will be the only building
open

Church Programming
  • 50% capacity in sanctuary
  • Two service times (9:15 / 10:30)
  • All other Bible studies online
  • Connect groups online
  • Hallmark Kids online
  • Hallmark Student Ministry online
  • Church open for normal office hours
  • Continue live-stream for “vulnerable”

Phase 3: Transition

Moderate Safe Distancing

Individual Safety
  • Connection team (mask required)
  • Congregation (mask optional)
  • Sanitizer stations
  • No handshakes or hugs
  • No Connect Groups or Hallmark Kids.
  • No coffee or breakfast served
  • Offering in boxes or online
  • Spaced Sanctuary Seating
  • Sanctuary sanitized between services
  • Limited restroom availability
  • Worship Center will be the only building open.
Church Programming
  • Limited capacity in sanctuary
  • Two service times (9:15 / 10:30)
  • All other Bible studies online
  • Connect groups online
  • Hallmark Kids online
  • Hallmark Student Ministry online
  • Church open for normal office hours
  • Continue live-stream for “cautious”

Phase 3B: Transition

Moderate Safe Distancing

Individual Safety
  • Connection team (mask required)
  • Congregation (mask optional)
  • Sanitizer stations
  • No handshakes or hugs
  • No coffee or breakfast served
  • Offering in boxes or online
  • Spaced Sanctuary Seating
  • Sanctuary sanitized between services
  • Limited restroom availability
Church Programming

Phase 3C: Connect Groups

We ask everyone to wear a mask as they enter and exit the building. You are free to wear a mask at your seat, but it is not required. Masks are required for our staff and volunteers. We have implemented safe social distancing and sanitizing protocols to provide a safe environment.

Moderate Safe Distancing

Individual Safety
  • Connection team (mask required)
  • Connect Groups (mask required)
  • Congregation (mask optional)
  • Sanitizer stations
  • No handshakes or hugs
  • Coffee available in the Atrium
  • Offering in boxes or online
  • Spaced Sanctuary Seating
  • Sanctuary sanitized between services
  • Limited restroom availability
Church Programming
  • Limited capacity in sanctuary
  • Two service times (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Adult Connect Groups meet in person (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Hallmark Kids meet in person (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Hallmark Student Ministry – Middle School and High School at 10:30 am
  • Church open for normal office hours
  • We will continue live-streaming our service here.

Phase 4: New Normal We are here

Reduced Safe Distancing

Individual Safety
  • Congregation: No Masks Required
  • Maintain Sanitizer Stations
  • Coffee served in Atrium
  • Offering in boxes or online
  • Spaced Sanctuary Seating
  • Resume Normal Cleaning Practices
Church Programming
  • Full capacity in sanctuary
  • Two service times (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Adult Connect Groups meet in person (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Hallmark Kids meet in person (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Hallmark Student Ministry – Middle School and High School at 10:30 am.
  • Church open for normal office hours
  • We will continue live-streaming our service here.

From the Pastor

Dear Hallmark Faith Family,

I am excited to announce we are moving to Phase 4 of our Re-Gathering Plan.

Governor Abbott has lifted the mask mandate which allows us to move to the next phase of our re-gathering plan. I am very excited about moving forward. However, I am also very aware and understand many people will continue to be cautious. I also want to be cautious.

I believe we have a great opportunity as a faith community to share the love of Christ during this time of uncertainty. Love always requires sacrifice. I am asking you to be gracious and loving for those who have a different perspective than you do regarding masks.

We want to continue to be a place where all feel welcome and safe. Please see the list below of the changes which will be effective immediately.

What Stays the Same

  • Staff and Volunteers wear masks while serving.
  • Maintain Sanitizer Stations
  • Spaced Sanctuary Seating
  • Cleaning Practices
  • Coffee served in Atrium
  • Offering in boxes or online
  • Two service times (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Adult Connect Groups meet in person (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Hallmark Kids meet in person (9:15 am and 10:30 am)
  • Hallmark Student Ministry – Middle School and High School at 10:30 am
  • Wednesday night Bible studies continue
  • Live-streaming our services.

What Changes?

  • No Masks Required for Congregation
  • Full capacity in sanctuary