Services suspended under Lockdown 3, at least for January. The timetable of services is on the above calendar and guidelines can be found below. St Aidan's is also open at set times for private prayer - see below for details.
We are moving our liturgies to the Saturday, to avoid crossover with St Aidan’s, who are now back worshipping again. Our pattern at present will be to serve the Liturgy on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, with occasional mid-week festal Liturgies. Unless indicated otherwise, Vespers will be at 5-00pm on the Friday before each liturgy.
We are moving our liturgies to the Saturday, to avoid crossover with St Aidan’s, who are now back worshipping again. Our pattern at present will be to serve the Liturgy on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, with occasional mid-week festal Liturgies. Unless indicated otherwise, Vespers will be at 5-00pm on the Friday before each liturgy.
Guidance for the faithful: On entering the church for participation in the Divine Services
The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is still with us and for our own protection, and that of our church family, it is essential that we follow current Government and Archdiocesan requirements for the safe use of places of worship.
It is hoped that this document provides clear guidance to the faithful attending our services. Failure to follow these guidelines will present not only a risk to health but may also imperil the insurance of the parish. It should be noted that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has the right and authority to monitor compliance to the guidelines.
Guidelines
Some aspects of the Divine Liturgy will, by necessity, be a little different to our usual practice. However, guidance will be given at the appropriate times
PLEASE NOTE
Our Archbishop has advised that Clergy and faithful 70 years of age (or older) should not attend services but rather they should continue to follow streamed services. This advice should also be considered by those who are ‘shielding’ or ‘vulnerable’
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Fr David, Fr Julian & Tina (Church Warden)
The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is still with us and for our own protection, and that of our church family, it is essential that we follow current Government and Archdiocesan requirements for the safe use of places of worship.
It is hoped that this document provides clear guidance to the faithful attending our services. Failure to follow these guidelines will present not only a risk to health but may also imperil the insurance of the parish. It should be noted that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has the right and authority to monitor compliance to the guidelines.
Guidelines
- Current social distancing and hygiene requirements must be observed.
- While 30 persons may be present at Sacraments, more may be present in the Church for the Divine Services, provided proper distance is maintained.
- Choirs are not allowed. Only one person is allowed to offer the responses and there is to be no congregational singing. In our case, this means that there can only be one person at the Chanter's stand (analogion).
- Your attendance at the divine Services with be recorded, together with your telephone number, to ensure traceability should we be notified of a case of Covid-19 infection.
- On entering the building please ensure:-
- You are wearing an appropriate face covering. This should cover both the mouth and nose. Masks will be provided for those who do not bring their own.
- You use the hand sanitiser provided
- You follow the one-way system and avoid gathering at the desk etc. This will be ‘signed’ or explained by the Church Warden or nominated persons
- Whilst in the building please try to touch as few surfaces as possible and please try to refrain from leaning on furniture, doors or walls.
- If physically able you may wish to consider standing throughout the service (Traditional Orthodox practice). If you require seating, please ensure social distancing requirements are observed.
- Please do not leave any belongings in the narthex or elsewhere in the church.
- Unless specifically requested, please do not bring flowers
- There will be no access to the library or children’s area
- The veneration of icons must be ‘contactless’. i.e. bowing is permitted but there should be but no touching or kissing of the icon.
- Candles may be used but social distancing should be observed, and the maintenance of the lit candles left to the nominated ‘gloved’ person.
- observe the prescribed one-way system
- use the sanitiser provided
- Keep your mouth and nose covered until you have left the building
Some aspects of the Divine Liturgy will, by necessity, be a little different to our usual practice. However, guidance will be given at the appropriate times
PLEASE NOTE
Our Archbishop has advised that Clergy and faithful 70 years of age (or older) should not attend services but rather they should continue to follow streamed services. This advice should also be considered by those who are ‘shielding’ or ‘vulnerable’
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Fr David, Fr Julian & Tina (Church Warden)
St. Aidan's Church has now been opened for private prayer, under the following guidelines, supplied by the Anglican Church Warden:-
PRIVATE PRAYER AT CHURCH.
🙏We are able to open Church for Private Prayer with effect from 15th June.
🕰️Church will be open from 1pm to 2pm on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
🌡️Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have coronavirus symptoms.
📏Social distancing must be maintained at all times.
🖐️Use the hand gel provided when you enter the building.
😷Face masks must be worn.
🪑Chairs have been positioned for use near the steps.
➡️Please follow the one way system as indicated.
☎️If you develop symptoms after you have attended, inform us immediately.
🕯️We hope you will find this opportunity a blessing if you choose to use it.
🌿The garden at the side of church is always open if you wish to sit there for personal reflection and prayer.:-
PRIVATE PRAYER AT CHURCH.
🙏We are able to open Church for Private Prayer with effect from 15th June.
🕰️Church will be open from 1pm to 2pm on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
🌡️Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have coronavirus symptoms.
📏Social distancing must be maintained at all times.
🖐️Use the hand gel provided when you enter the building.
😷Face masks must be worn.
🪑Chairs have been positioned for use near the steps.
➡️Please follow the one way system as indicated.
☎️If you develop symptoms after you have attended, inform us immediately.
🕯️We hope you will find this opportunity a blessing if you choose to use it.
🌿The garden at the side of church is always open if you wish to sit there for personal reflection and prayer.:-