An update has been added to the Governors Stay-at-Home order.  Read below regarding exemption for religious institutions and suggested actions by its leaders.  

EXEMPTIONS - ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE:

Additionally, nothing in this policy shall be construed to affect the operations of:

• Health care or medical service providers.
• Access to life-sustaining services for low-income residents, including, but not limited to, food banks.
• Access to child care services for employees of life-sustaining businesses that remain open as follows: child care facilities operating under the Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning waiver process; group and family child care operating in a residence; and part-day school age programs operating under an exemption from the March 19, 2020 business closure Orders.
• The news media.
• Law enforcement.
• The federal government.
• Religious institutions. However, religious leaders are encouraged to find alternatives to in-person gatherings and to avoid endangering their congregants. Individuals should not gather in religious buildings or homes for services or celebrations until the stay at home order is lifted.