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COVID Policy. As of 6/25/2023, we no longer require everyone to wear a mask; we make available high-quality N95 or KN94 masks for anyone who wishes to wear one; we encourage Friends to be mindful of the health needs and concerns of one another, including participating by Zoom when one is symptomatic, and to continue to exercise tenderness and tolerance toward one another.

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Posted by Elizabeth Starr on 08/30/2023 - 8:46pm

Bloomington Friends Meeting seeks to be an open, affirming, and inclusive community that welcomes the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons in all roles within our faith community. We have a long history of belief in and support for same-sex marriage, both spiritually and legally.

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Posted by Elizabeth Starr on 06/12/2023 - 3:28am

These guidelines were approved by BFM on 11th Month 13.

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Please avoid the Meetinghouse if you have had contact with an infected person in the past 10 days; or you have a
fever, cough, or other symptoms; or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past ten days. Please be
particularly cautious if you have recently been traveling. Please remember that you are always invited to attend
meeting for worship and other meeting events via Zoom.

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Posted by Elizabeth Starr on 12/08/2022 - 12:06am

Bloomington Friends Meeting is still having in person worship in addition to Zoom workship in a hybrid manner.

We ask that all attendees comply with the new health and safety guidelines approved January 9, 2022, which are subject to change as circumstances with the pandemic change.

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Posted by Elizabeth Terney on 01/10/2022 - 10:14am

Meetinghouse Health & Safety Guidelines as of 12/24/2021

v Vaccination to the fullest extent for your situation is urged for all attending in person

v Remain home if you do not feel well or if you show any signs of COVID infection

v Sign in is required for the purpose of possible future contact tracing.

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Posted by Elizabeth Terney on 12/29/2021 - 1:50pm

Bloomington Friends’ expansion of in-person meeting for worship:

Bloomington Friends hold as a high value meeting in person for worship, while taking seriously the need for protecting everyone’s health and safety.  What follows are our current guidelines for worship and fellowship at the meetinghouse.  We continue to explore technological solutions for satisfactory hybrid gatherings.

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Posted by Elizabeth Terney on 07/29/2021 - 9:56am