The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact and airborne transmission. As a result, international governments and health agencies recommend social distancing, frequent handwashing and the use of masks. St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church (UMC) has put preventative measures in place to curtail the spread of COVID-19 at our facility and at St. Luke sponsored events.
However, we cannot guarantee that you or your family will not be exposed to COVID-19 or become infected as a result of being present on the premise or at St. Luke “Community” UMC sponsored events. Further, attending activities (including but not limited to staff work, volunteering, rehearsals, meetings, services, etc.) at or at events sponsored by St. Luke could increase your risk and your family’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
(A) By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my family and I may be exposed to or infected with COVID-19 as a result of attending activities sponsored by or at St. Luke “Community” UMC, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, medical expenses, short/long term illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at St. Luke “Community” UMC or a St. Luke “Community: UMC sponsored event may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, our staff, volunteers, and church members and their families.
(B) I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my family or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, medical expenses, disability, and death) that may be the result of my voluntary attendance at St. Luke “Community” UMC or St. Luke “Community” UMC sponsored event. On my behalf, and on behalf of my family, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless St. Luke “Community” UMC, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the any claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of St. Luke “Community” UMC, its staff, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any on or off campus sponsored events/activities.