Worship Gatherings

No reservations necessary.

On-Campus
English: 9am, Worship Center
Spanish: 10:30am, Worship Center

Online Livestream
English: 9am
Spanish: 10:30am

En Español

Safety Precautions

Worship Experience 
We are observing social distancing and providing a touchless worship experience with doors propped open and no bulletins, handshakes or hugs. Offering is collected online or at drop boxes in the lobby.

Health & Safety 
Before arriving on-campus for any purpose, assess your health (a fever of 100.4+ degrees, shortness of breath, muscle aches, a new cough, head, muscle or body aches, loss of smell or taste) and stay home if you are not well. A full list of symptoms is available from the CDC. Those in a high-risk category who have been sick or in contact with someone sick are strongly encouraged to worship online.

Face Masks 
For the safety of others, face masks are required indoors on New Hope Church's campuses (except for those with prohibitive medical conditions and children ages 5 and under). Masks are available if needed.

Building Access on Sundays
Volunteers are available to help direct you to the designated entrance and exit doors and assist you with seating. Worship venue doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of each gathering.

Worship Seating
Seating is spaced with every other row closed. Leave three seats (six feet) between households within a row. Volunteers help coordinate seating to ensure we are able to maximize capacity.

After Worship Gatherings
Worship venues are dismissed by rows. Exit the building promptly to allow time to clean and prepare for the next gathering. Connect with others in the outdoor lobby where volunteers are also available to pray with you.

Important Precaution
There is a possibility of contracting COVID-19 in any public place, including New Hope Church. While preventative health and safety measures are being taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on campus, those who attend do so at their own risk.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How can I help with the on-campus worship experience?
We need volunteers to help ensure a safe and smooth worship experience. Two main areas of need are in tech support and hospitality. Complete the linked volunteer form and we’ll get you plugged in. Thanks for teaming up to make this happen!

What about kids Sunday programs?
Register and then reserve their spot weekly. Note the COVID guidelines specifically designed for children's safety.

Are there health screenings or temperature checks at the door?
All who enter any of the New Hope Church campuses are asked to self-assess. Those experiencing any of the common COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days prior should stay home. A full list of other symptoms and a self-checker assessment is available from the CDC.

Will we sing during worship?
Singing is a core part of NHC's corporate worship. 

What happens if the main worship venue is full? 
Those who arrive after the Worship Center is full have the opportunity to be seated in one of the overflow venues with a livestream broadcast.

Is the Café or Fireside Coffee Shop open?
Not at this time. Food and beverages are not offered on campus.

What about other programming and ministries?
Off-site, online and food shelf ministry have continued throughout the pandemic. As state guidelines have permitted, we've begun to open additional ministry opportunities in ways that channel staff and volunteer resources appropriately. Explore some of ways to engage in ministry.

contribute to a Safe environment

Your well-being is a priority. Let's all contribute to safe environments, whether we’re at home, school, work or church. Reminders for good respiratory etiquette and hygiene:

• When possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Avoid shaking hands, hugging and other unnecessary contact. 
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or cover with a tissue—throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean/disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and often or use hand sanitizer.

Life Groups & Other Small Groups

We've implemented general guidelines as you consider the best ways to stay connected while government regulations and COVID–19 safe practices are in effect. Group members should do self-assessments to determine if they've had any of the above "Health & Safety" symptoms in the past seven days. If so, Life Groups are encouraged to meet online. Hosts are are encouraged to disinfect doorknobs, counters and other surfaces. Follow the current advisement of the Minnesota Department of Health, maintaining a minimum distance of six feet. 

Stay connected

• Web: The livestream experience is a vital part of our weekly worship gatherings. 
• App: Get quick access to messages, online giving and contact information. Download the app.
• Social Media: Stay connected with updates and stories on Facebook and Instagram. Share your story.
• Church Family Updates: Log in to myNHC Family News for giving and church family postings. Share prayer requests and pray for others. 
  

Updates

Like many of you, New Hope Church is paying attention to updates from organizations who are monitoring the illness, like the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). 

We recognize that there are cases of those severely impacted by this virus. Continue to be diligent, stay informed and pray for families and regions that are especially experiencing the effects at this time. 

Current information
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19:

• Minnesota Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• World Health Organization

You'll find COVID-19 response and ministry updates here and directly through individual ministries, by email and social media. We'll reflect those changes on the website whenever possible. Call the reception desk for details at 763-533-2449.