FAQs

COVID Plan & Precautions

Thank you so much for helping us make this transition as smooth as possible!

 

When is Service?

Sunday 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

We will joyfully welcome anyone who is ready to attend church in person again, but we completely understand and support anyone who would feel more comfortable remaining at home for now, whether you have health concerns, would rather wait for a vaccine, are not comfortable with the restrictions, or for any other reason at all.

For those who wish to remain at home, we will still be posting our services online and hope that will be a blessing to you. God is not bound by walls or buildings!

Before you come:

For anyone who does attend in person, please be aware of the elevated risk faced by the elderly or those who have compromised immune systems.

 Required Screening Questions

1. Do you have any of the following new or worsening symptoms or signs? Symptoms should not be chronic or related to other known causes or conditions.

  • Fever or chills

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

  • Cough

  • Sore throat, trouble swallowing

  • Runny nose/stuffy nose or nasal congestion Decrease or loss of smell or taste

  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

  • Not feeling well, extreme tiredness, sore muscles

2. Have you traveled outside of Canada in the past 14 days?

3. Have you had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19?  

 Results of Screening Questions:

  • If the individual answers NO to all questions from 1 through 3, they have passed and can enter the workplace.

  • If the individual answers YES to any questions from 1 through 3, they have not passed and should be advised that they should not enter the workplace (including any outdoor, or partially outdoor, workplaces). They should go home to self-isolate immediately and contact their health care provider or Telehealth Ontario (1 866-797-0000)to find out if they need a COVID-19 test.

Upon Arrival?

When you arrive; please...

  • greet each other with smiles (NO handshakes or hugs)

  • use the available hand sanitizer upon both your arrival and exit (paper masks are available if you forgot your own)

  • secure your mask upon entry/exit

Do I need a mask?

Masks are mandatory while entering and exiting the church, as well as moving throughout the building (example: to use the washrooms)  

Once you are seated at your family table you may remove your mask; (if you choose to)

  • if you are socially distanced by 2m from others

  • or seated within your family bubble

  • or to consume your coffee or beverage at your table (once you leave your table for any reason you will need to don your mask)

A few other things to note:

  • if you wish to enjoy coffee during the service, please bring your own from home, as the Cafe will be closed

  • all wood surfaces and high-touch areas will be cleaned between services

  • we will use digital communication (such as email), rather than paper bulletins

  • no childcare will be provided on Sunday mornings, and we request that children remain with their parents at all times. Family tables for seating are available during the service. Please feel free to bring colouring and craft activities for your children to enjoy during the service

  • we will no longer collect offering during service but you can continue to give electronically or e-transfer, or you can mail your cheques to the church. Click here to access our donation page.

Afterwards?

We encourage everyone to spend time visiting with each other after the service, but we request that socializing will take place OUTSIDE (not in the foyer) and that everyone observes proper physical distancing measures.