More openings on base

Indoor church services, gyms on weekends back

By Claire Nunn on September 22, 2020

All indoor church services will begin this weekend, and two gyms will begin weekend openings in October, Joint Base Lewis McChord commanders said during a Townhall on Facebook, Tuesday.

Major General Stephen Smith, deputy commander I Corps and JBLM said 14 days have passed since Labor Day and despite a small uptick of COVID cases on JBLM, they weren’t significant enough to change plans on moderate openings on base.

“Great job on Labor Day,” Smith said.

McVie Gym will begin weekend openings October 3 from 8 am to 3 pm for active duty and family members. Wilson Gym will start weekend openings October 10 from 11 am to 6 p.m.

Reservations won't be required for gyms - they will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Church service times will be the same times as pre-COVID other than a couple minor changes. Masks are required at all times during services, there is no childcare or children programs, and no fellowship after services.