Yates Baptist Church
SEVERE WEATHER POLICY
Sunday Morning Services
Believing that corporate worship is vital to personal and communal Christian faith, Yates Baptist Church seldom cancels Sunday morning services regardless of the weather (Hebrews 10:25).
However, in the case of severe weather, a decision regarding services will be made and any cancellations posted on the church website by 7:00 a.m.
Further efforts will be made to communicate cancellations through local television stations WRAL and WTVD.
All church members and guests are encouraged to use their best judgment and common sense when deciding whether to attend.
Sunday School
Sunday School follows the same policy as Sunday morning services.
It is the practice of Yates Baptist Church to combine Sunday School classes as necessary when bad weather results in reduced attendance.
Teachers, caregivers, and other volunteers are encouraged not to travel in conditions with which they are uncomfortable.
The Minister of Adult Discipleship, in collaboration with other staff ministers, determines how classes will be combined among children, youth, and adults on such Sundays.
Members and guests are again urged to use best judgment and common sense in determining attendance.
Wednesday Evening Services and Other Weekday Events
During severe weather, the church will cancel Wednesday evening services and activities if the local school system cancels school for the day.
This same policy applies to other scheduled events throughout the week.
Members and guests are advised to use their best judgment and common sense in deciding whether to attend.
Child Development Center
The Yates Baptist Church Child Development Center maintains its own Severe Weather Policy. A copy may be obtained by contacting the CDC at (919) 489-5760.
Adopted by the Church April 21, 2010