Before the service:-
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If you have Covid-19 symptoms or have someone in your household or ‘bubble’ with Covid-19 symptoms please do not to come to church, whether for services or private prayer.
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Those shielding should follow government advice.
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We will continue to make our services available for those who cannot or do not wish to attend services in church; these will be sound recordings linked to our website.
At the service:
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We will provide hand sanitiser for use on entry to and exit from the church; this must be used please.
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Remember the need to respect social distancing and hygiene.
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We will ensure good ventilation during services.
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Ushers will direct people to their seats and control movements around the church, including at the end of the service as people depart.
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We will provide paper service sheets to be taken away once used.
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We ask you to maintain 2 m social distancing.
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Communal singing or raised voices are not permitted; the organ can provide music and we can also use recorded music.
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Only one user of the lectern per service.
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Avoid passing any equipment around if possible, and if it is necessary then using hygiene measures (gloves, alcohol spray) to avoid transmission.
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Attendees wishing to give will be encouraged to give by contactless giving.
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Any cash donated or donation envelopes will be quarantined for 48 hours before being counted.
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No toys will be available.
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Sunday Club will not start until September at the earliest.
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There will be no refreshments after the service.
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You are asked not to congregate outside the church after the service has finished.
Using the toilet:
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Hand sanitiser will be provided for use on entry to and exit from the toilet.
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The hot air dryers will be available for drying hands after using the toilet.
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If you use the toilet, please wipe down any tap or door handle that you touch with the disinfectant wipes provided.