Covid – Jan 2022

In light of the current Omicron Covid spike, our recommendation is for the following approach over January. On the one hand, ‘to carry on’ with as much as we can both for others as well as ourselves….our worship of God and witness to others is important.  On the other hand, to go on ‘taking personal responsibility’ for minimizing the risk of rapid infection spread ….we need to do all we can to play our part to help manage unnecessary risk that causes people to be infected, get unwell and be out of circulation. In terms of small groups/meetings, we would suggest that each decide whether it is still possible and right to meet in person e.g., suitable/larger room, or to go online e.g., via zoom. Some groups/meetings can wait or be done in another way, whilst others will be important to keep as planned. In terms of services, we would suggest that current arrangements continue e.g., hand washing, but with the additional measures during the current spike: 1. that coffee/refreshments be suspended until the end of January. 2. that we are mindful of the need to keep suitable social distancing 3. that we consider wearing our masks whilst singing if we are close to people. As things develop we will keep things under review.  Our church is a large space with good ventilation and spacing which helps to minimize risk when we gather together. Hopefully within a few weeks we can revert to our previous arrangements. If you have any queries please do ask. James and the Wardens