As restrictions are tightening around the UK we are so thankful that we’re still able to meet in person!

This comes with a responsibility that we take seriously, as such we’ve made a few changes to our in-person gatherings to ensure that the space is both safe and welcoming:

• Our invitation is that everyone take a lateral flow test before coming to the buildings for any service. In addition we’d ask that even if your lateral flow is negative but you have any of the classic Covid symptoms, you join us online until your symptoms subside. 

• We’ll require that all adults in the building wear a face covering (unless medically exempt) and hand sanitise upon entry. 

• We are increasing the spacing between seats and we are also increasing the air flow in the room (in our city centre site we have 100% fresh air through the ventilation systems and never recycle air through the room).

• On arrival at church we ask people to take their seat and only socialise with those closest to them.

• At our City Centre Site, refreshments will be offered to you in your seats by the team (who will have tested that day and sanitised before serving you). At South Site, individually wrapped snacks will be available, with lots of room to maneuver and a one-way system in place for hospitality.

• The only point in the service when a face covering can be removed is when leading/speaking into a microphone or if you are having a drink / snack.

This post was written on December 21st, if and when there are any updates to government guidelines we will update and change our plans, with all changes clarified below.