Friday 24th December
11:30pm
Please join us for a reflective midnight communion service this Christmas Eve
Below explains a little of how we'll run things and what to expect.
No booking required
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There is no need to book in beforehand, just turn up.
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We do provide a venue-check-in QR code for those who would like to use it
Ventilation
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We're aware that good ventilation helps minimise the spread of COVID-19. We will keep doors open where possible.
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We have also added a mechanical air extraction unit to aid ventilation
Arriving & Leaving
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On arrival there will be hand sanitiser available
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Stewards will guide people to a pew and we ask people to stay seated as much as possible and chat to those around them if they would like
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At the end of the service we ask everyone to remain seated for a moment to enable those in the socially distanced seats to leave first if they would like.
Seating
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The central block of pews will be free to be used with no social distancing required
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Under the balcony on the sides, we’ll have every other pew roped off to provide some social distanced seating. These are available on a first-come first-served basis.
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Extra seating in the balcony is available too.
Taking Communion
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To help us be safe and sensible, we will all remain in our pews for sharing communion together
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At this point in the meeting, the servers will bring the bread and wine to you in your pew
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The bread and wine will be in individual portions (there is no sharing of a common cup)
Face coverings
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The government is encouraging people to continue to wear face coverings in crowded indoor spaces such as public transport
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We believe that at this point people are free to make their own decisions. Some will wear them and some won't - we just ask that we all respect other people's decisions.
Singing
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We will sing together some of the wonderful Christmas carols
If you have any questions or concerns
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Please get in touch with Jono Hill at the Church Office on 566381, or email him at office@stjamesryde.com