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Phone:

(218)365-5605
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Address:

301 E. Conan St.
​Ely, MN 55731

Email:
gracelutheranelymn@gmail.com
Grace Lutheran Office Hours:
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the church office is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Ways to Worship

In the Sanctuary
Will be worshiping in-person in our Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall (limited capacity). Please assess your own health and be prepared to follow the GUIDELINES FOR INDOOR WORSHIP (see below In Person Worship Guidelines and Information)  will have to register for attending service. Click on the button on top to register for service. If at any time, the local schools switch back to online-only instruction, indoor in-person worship will be suspended and only the livestream, services uploaded on our YouTube page and on our website.

Facebook Streaming
We will continue to stream our worship on our Facebook page. Tune in on Sundays at 9:30 am to participate live with other members. 

YouTube
Our worship video will also be made available to watch on YouTube page
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 In Person Worship Guidelines and Information
  1. If you are sick, have symptoms, or may have been exposed to someone who is positive for covid, please stay home.
  2. Facebook Live worship option will continue for those who do not yet feel comfortable coming in person for worship 
  3. Masks must be worn at all times over the nose and mouth. No exceptions.
    1. Masks will be provided for those who forget.
    2. Ushers will monitor mask use.
    3. If an usher sees a person not utilizing a mask properly, the usher will offer a warning for the first instance. If the usher sees the same person not utilizing a mask properly a second time, the usher will ask the person to leave.
  4. Social distancing will be observed in the sanctuary and/or the fellowship hall for worship
  5. Frequent use of hand sanitizer is encouraged
  6. Ushers will be assigned to both the sanctuary and the fellowship hall. 
    1. They will be responsible for checking you in
    2. Making sure you are in your appropriate seat
    3. Will be responsible for enforcing masking and social distancing requirements
  7. Seating will be by family units or pods
    1. You must sign up ahead of time at the following website: https://rsvp.church/r/wdlzF8NB
      1. You may also go to our church website https://www.graceinely.org/  where the link to this will be available.
    2. If you do not have internet, please call the church and either Brian or Pastor Eric will help get you signed up.
    3. Signs will be made for the rows and the locations where people will be seated in each row. An “X” will be the marker of where each unit/pod will be seated in each row. Each X indicates 1-6 people.
    4. Seating in family units will be flexible. Extended families and close friends who are vaccinated may be a pod.
    5. Seating in the sanctuary will go from front to back. Early arrivals will be seated toward the front or in the choir area. 
    6. Dismissals will go from back to front.
  8. Various parts of worship will look and feel different
    1. Bulletins:
      1. Distribution of bulletins will be flexible from week to week.
      2. Participants will be encouraged to bring cell phone or iPad (silenced) to be able to bring up the bulletin that is emailed.
      3. Pastor or Brian may be able to provide a printed bulletin in either full or abbreviated form. 
    2. Singing: We will have a song leader. Singing as a congregation will not be taking place. You are encouraged to hum or to simply listen.
    3. Prayers/Responses in unison (example: Lord’s Prayer): May be spoken softly or whispered. 
    4. Offering: plates will be located at the entrances to the sanctuary and fellowship hall. No plates will be passed during the service
    5. Sharing the peace: Will take place but you will have to remain in your seat area. Waves, peace signs, and other acceptable gestures will be used. Shaking hands will not be taking place.
    6. Communion: 
      1. Everyone is given a communion cup as they enter and during the appropriate time, everyone communes at the same time. 
      2. To dispose of your cups, each family unit/pod will be given a ziploc bag to put the used cups in and to throw in the garbage as you leave. Please do not leave used cups in the pews or at tables.
    7. Dismissal: You will be encouraged to leave the building following the service.
    8. Fellowship time: At this time, there will be no time for fellowship and sharing in coffee and treats inside the church.
      1. Outside fellowship may be possible. You are encouraged to meet outside of the church or to go over to the park to share in a time of fellowship. Bring a chair and meet in small groups
    9. Pastor Greeting: Pastor Eric will not be shaking hands as you leave the sanctuary but may greet you outside as you leave.
  9. Nursery
    1. Brian and Jodi will be present in the nursery during services. 
    2. As you register, please either email or call the church indicating your desire to utilize the nursery.

Procedures for Safely Meeting at Grace Lutheran
  1. Wear a mask over mouth and nose at all times, no exceptions. You are also encouraged to wear two masks.
    1. If you need more masks, the church office has extra cloth masks and one-time use masks.
  2. Socially distance
    1. Sit at least six feet away during a meeting or activity
  3. Frequently wash and sanitize hands
  4. Make an appointment if you wish to have a group or committee meet inside the church. No drop-in visits if possible
  5. Sign in and sign out when entering and exiting the building.
  6. Clean and disinfect all surfaces you touch before and after a meeting.
    1. Including door knobs, railing, table tops, windows, electronics, chairs, etc.
  7. You are encouraged to keep the number of people meeting at one time to 10-15 maximum.
  8. No food or beverages to be served during a meeting
  9. Meet in open areas to allow for social distancing.


​​***** Even though Grace Lutheran is slowly opening back up during  Coronavirus pandemic, your offerings are still needed to help with still heating the church, staff still working behind the scenes so that we can all be connected at a distance. To give online: go to menu at top left, in the drop down click on Online Offerings, the click on the donate button. You can also still mail in your offerings to the church, Grace Lutheran 301 E. Conan St. Ely, MN 55731. Thank you.

 


WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GRACE…..    

​Sunday May 16th, 2021 began our first in-person worship at Grace since March 2020.  It’s an exciting step.  In order to insure a smooth flow and to be able to accommodate safety guidelines, it will be necessary for you to register each Sunday that you plan to attend.  If you haven’t already done so and would like to attend, please click here. www.graceinely.org  or  https://rsvp.church/r/wdlzF8NB
 
While we will not be able to have Sunday Morning Fellowship in the church, we are encouraging you gather in small groups in Whiteside Park.  Bring a chair, maybe a thermos of coffee, and a smile.  (You could also make a quick stop at the Front Porch, Log Cabin Coffee, Northern Grounds, or a gas station. ) 

Monday, June 7th: 5:00pm B&G Meeting
​Wednesday, June 9th: Brian out of office, doctor appointment
Thursday, June 10th: 10:00am WELCA group















 
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Grace Lutheran Church Closing Policy
Weekdays:
  • Grace Lutheran will follow the Ely School system when deciding to close during the school year due to inclement weather
  • All church related activities will be canceled when the Ely Schools are closed or let out early
Weekends:
  • You are encouraged to use caution when traveling, use your best judgment when road and weather conditions are more severe
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