Healthy CBST

Our congregation has a unique relationship to infectious disease. HIV/AIDS provided CBST knowledge and skills that would serve its darkest days, and again when we faced the COVID-19 pandemic with exceptional community programming. Dr, Mark Bieber z”l, an early president of CBST was instrumental in promoting the participation of gay men as volunteers in the development of the Hepatitis B vaccine in the 1970’s. 

At CBST, we aim to protect each other, to spread accurate practical information, and to take special care to keep our clergy and staff safe.  CBST’s Science and Medical Team asks that we rededicate to the practices that have served our community:

• If you have, or have recently recovered from, respiratory symptoms, please do not attend in-person events. All services are livestreamed, and we will look forward to welcoming you back soon!
• Please respect personal space by not automatically moving to embrace others, especially clergy who interact with so many congregants.
• Keep up to date on vaccinations for Flu and COVID. The more of us who are vaccinated when we gather together, the more effective our efforts will be.
• Please keep our masked seating section  a place for people who prefer to stay masked, or may have special vulnerability.