these helpful tips and the linked sample newsletter article with great national UCC info on church and flu concerns comes from Paul Tellstrom, pastor at our Irvine church.  I am grateful to Paul for sharing this important approach and information---I confess I hadn't 'gotten there' yet.  Here are some basics but also check out the article, it's really good and worthy of your bulletins, newsletters, etc.  Paul has generously given permission to share this.  (And please take this as an example: if you are ahead of our office on some important info, please don't hesitate to share it!!)
blessings,
jane
 
TIPS FOR CHURCHES in MIDST OF FLU CONCERNS

Pastors: Get hand sanitizers in your churches and Sunday school rooms. Ask Sunday school teachers to talk about the importance of washing hands.

For those of us who use intinction, Cokesbury has an alternative to bread. Wafers are $11.95 for 1,000. Also...for those with allergies to gluten, there are Gluten-free wafers (40 for $9.95) as an alternative. Pastors are reporting that more people take Communion when this alternative is available. Cotters Religious Supply also has wafers in supply.

Where you have two stations for Communion, you might consider using real wine at one, and announcing this CLEARLY. Alcohol kills germs.

Passing of the Peace: Announce that people should not be offended if others do not wish to shake hands.

It is perfectly safe to come to church! Let people know that their leaders are making a safe space for them through taking these safety measures.