COVID-19 ARRANGEMENTS AT BRUNSWICK
An update from Simon - 21 July
Dear friends
A couple of weeks ago in Midweek Musings I wrote a piece entitled Slowly does it! extolling the virtues of taking our time over things. Well, with the end of wholesale Covid restrictions, which came with so the called “freedom day’’ on Monday, I would want to encourage the same approach over potential changes here in church. As such, I want to outline how we intend to proceed with our services.
In short, there will be little change to the current pattern we have established;
In all of this, as we journey together discovering “the new normal”, I hope that you will be encouraged to join us in person, because to be honest – we miss you! However, rest assured, we remain committed to maintain Zoom options for the foreseeable future for those who remain unable to do so.
So, with continued prayers for ourselves
Keep safe
Keep in touch
Keep the faith.
Simon
A couple of weeks ago in Midweek Musings I wrote a piece entitled Slowly does it! extolling the virtues of taking our time over things. Well, with the end of wholesale Covid restrictions, which came with so the called “freedom day’’ on Monday, I would want to encourage the same approach over potential changes here in church. As such, I want to outline how we intend to proceed with our services.
In short, there will be little change to the current pattern we have established;
- We’ll still be encouraging both social distancing (and whilst numbers remain the same) only be using alternate pews, and the use of sanitising gel when entering the building.
- We’ll try to use the outdoor space as much as possible, and encourage (weather permitting) folk to congregate out there once the service has finished.
- Communion will continue be distributed in the same way as in the recent past. This I recognise, sadly continues to exclude the much missed ministry of communion assistants, but I feel just one person distributing both bread and wine in the current form significantly reduces the risk of infection.
- I would encourage folk to still wear face-masks throughout the service where possible and especially when folk are in close proximity to you.
- BUT, I would want to encourage us to sing once again in the building! We are likely to continue to use videos combined with live music when possible.
In all of this, as we journey together discovering “the new normal”, I hope that you will be encouraged to join us in person, because to be honest – we miss you! However, rest assured, we remain committed to maintain Zoom options for the foreseeable future for those who remain unable to do so.
So, with continued prayers for ourselves
Keep safe
Keep in touch
Keep the faith.
Simon
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Back in the Building
As COVID infections decrease and some restrictions are relaxed (hopefully this time for good) we are pleased to announce that as of March 14 our Sunday Morning services are back in the building every week – still with strict social distancing and other safety measures in place. Please arrive by 10:30am for a 10:45 start. Unless you have a medical exemption, you must wear a facemask while in the building. Services will also continue to be accessible via Zoom. Any queries, please send an email. For more information watch this video. Click here for our latest Covid-19 guidance. |
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SUNDAY MORNING ONLINE SERVICE
Each Sunday at 10:45am our service can be joined and participated in from your home via phone, tablet or computer. We are using free software called Zoom (click here to download). If you would like to join us, please send an email and we can send you instructions on how to set up Zoom, service materials, and the all-important meeting ID information.
Each Sunday at 10:45am our service can be joined and participated in from your home via phone, tablet or computer. We are using free software called Zoom (click here to download). If you would like to join us, please send an email and we can send you instructions on how to set up Zoom, service materials, and the all-important meeting ID information.
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POSITIVE STEPS
We have now resumed some activities in the building. See the Positive Steps and Calendar pages for details. For more info Mo, our Community Resource Manager, can be contacted on 0793 8959284 between 10am and 2pm Monday to Thursday. |
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER
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BUILDING HIRE
Anyone hiring a room at Brunswick will be required to follow Covid Arrangements: download. Please email to find out when building room hire may be resumed again |
