RETURNING TO CHURCH
The move ‘beyond Level 0’ is encouraging in so many ways and requires us to make decisions about how we return to ’normal’. Within the life of the church there may be different opinions on how quickly we should move and how ’normal’ things should be. This new season will be a fresh opportunity for us to bear with one another in love, and remain united in wanting to see Jesus honoured in our midst.
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3) (Revised 16/08/2021) |
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
From Sunday 22nd August 2021 you no longer need to book a place to attend our 11am Sunday Service.
Face coverings are still required and the services will continue to be live-streamed for those who are unable to join us.
You can scan a 'Check-in QR code' on your phone for Test & Protect Scotland.
Face coverings are still required and the services will continue to be live-streamed for those who are unable to join us.
You can scan a 'Check-in QR code' on your phone for Test & Protect Scotland.
USING THE 'CHECK-IN QR CODE'
Anyone with Covid19, or who has symptoms associated with Covid19 illness, or other infectious conditions should not come to church.
- Anyone who is self-isolating because they are living with someone who is displaying symptoms, or anyone who is self-isolating as a result of contact tracing should also not attend church.
- Anyone becoming unwell with symptoms of Covid19, or another potentially infectious condition, whilst at church should inform a duty steward, go home immediately and follow NHS guidance.
- You are encouraged to follow current advice on ‘How to Travel Safely’ to get to and from church.
- The usual seat to seat collection has been replaced with a request for any donations to the work of the church to be made via the collection box/plate at the back of the sanctuary.
- You must wear a face covering when attending church (unless an exemption applies e.g. you have a health condition or are disabled. (For full details please see Face Covering Exemptions).
- Sanitiser is provided and its frequent use, or hand washing, is encouraged.
- Windows and doors will be opened to maintain ventilation.
- We now display “Check in Scotland” QR posters to allow you to register your contact details via your mobile telephone. This will enable you to be contacted if someone who was at church, at the same time as you, later tests positive for Covid-19.
- Maintaining social distance from others outside your household group is no longer a requirement whilst at church, however, we ask everyone to respect each-others ‘personal space’ and to avoid crowding together.
Maintaining a safe environment
- Using the Scottish Government's published regulations - along with lots of other relevant resources - we have completed a risk assessment to help us create an environment where everyone who is able to come into our church premises feels safe. This involves compliance with health and hygiene protocols, including asking people to wear face coverings (unless exempted), cleaning and sanitising.
- Posters are displayed in our building to remind us of things we can all do to minimise the spread of Coronavirus.
- We'll clean / sanitise frequently touched surfaces after events.