COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Updated 3.7.22

COVID-19 has impacted all of our churches and schools. Our members, communities, and staff all need your prayers. 

As we move forward in faith, we provide the following resources to help guide and inform your decisions.

Current State Mandates/Recommendations

Idaho

• Masks are strongly recommended in public for all areas.
• Vaccine strongly encouraged for all residents.
  

Oregon

• Masks are strongly recommended in public for all areas.
• Vaccine strongly encouraged for all residents.

Washington

• Masks are strongly recommended in public for all areas.
• Vaccine strongly encouraged for all residents.

General Resources

4 Things to Know About Vaccine Religious Exemptions

This article, by Andre Wang, legal counsel for North Pacific Union, dives into personal religious exemptions and the pros and cons of using one.

NAD Position on Vaccines and Religious Exemptions

This article describes the current North American Division position regarding vaccines and the position regarding religious exemptions.

CDC Guidelines

Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding public gatherings, cleaning, and social distancing.

WA School Districts and Religious Accommodation Requests

This guide from the Washington Public School System provides guidance for schools in evaluating religious accommodation requests from employees.

OR School Districts Resiliency Framework 2022

This document from the Oregon Public School System, titled "Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework for the 2021-22 School Year", provides safety guidelines and plans.

WA COVID-19 Requirements for 2021-2022 School Year 

This document from the Washington Department of Health outlines the K-12 requirements for COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year.