Updates
***PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT YET HAVE A DATE FOR RE-OPENING***
Re-opening at St Anne’s
The Kirk Session has agreed to take the first cautious steps to prepare to open the Church for worship. This will, of course, remain subject to Church of Scotland and Scottish Government advice and guidelines. There are a number of risk assessments we need to consider, approvals to obtain and policy documents to write before we can open, so please be patient.
Under current guidelines, we know that: there will be a limit on numbers permitted to attend; that we must take and retain contact information for all those who attend; that we shall request prior notification from those who wish to attend by email/telephone to control numbers; that seating will be socially distanced, by direction; that there will be no singing or chanting; that all who attend must use hand sanitisers on entry AND exit from the building; and that masks MUST be worn at all times, unless you have an exemption.
If you are shielding, are in a ‘vulnerable’ group, or have health concerns, please consider your circumstances and whether or not you should attend.
YOU MUST NOT ATTEND if you have any Covid-19 symptoms, are self isolating or living with someone who is displaying symptoms of Covid 19, OR ARE FEELING UNWELL.
Some points to note:
These are the first gradual steps towards opening our doors once again, and for those who do come along, we look forward to meeting you – at a distance!
Re-opening at St Anne’s
The Kirk Session has agreed to take the first cautious steps to prepare to open the Church for worship. This will, of course, remain subject to Church of Scotland and Scottish Government advice and guidelines. There are a number of risk assessments we need to consider, approvals to obtain and policy documents to write before we can open, so please be patient.
Under current guidelines, we know that: there will be a limit on numbers permitted to attend; that we must take and retain contact information for all those who attend; that we shall request prior notification from those who wish to attend by email/telephone to control numbers; that seating will be socially distanced, by direction; that there will be no singing or chanting; that all who attend must use hand sanitisers on entry AND exit from the building; and that masks MUST be worn at all times, unless you have an exemption.
If you are shielding, are in a ‘vulnerable’ group, or have health concerns, please consider your circumstances and whether or not you should attend.
YOU MUST NOT ATTEND if you have any Covid-19 symptoms, are self isolating or living with someone who is displaying symptoms of Covid 19, OR ARE FEELING UNWELL.
Some points to note:
- The service will last for around half an hour.
- Entry will be by the Main Door at the front of the Church.
- Exit will be via the Main Door and the Bridal Door.
- The Kaimes entrance will be for disabled entry only.
- Social distancing will be in place; the Duty Team will sign you in and direct you to available seats.
- Staffed hand sanitising stations will be in place at all three doors.
- There will be no Sunday Club for the time being.
- Children and young people should sit in their family group.
- An emergency toilet will be available at the Kaimes entrance. Please follow all good hygiene practices for hand washing.
- Other parts of the building, at this stage, are out of bounds. Please do not enter.
- Sadly, no tea or coffee will be available after the service, for the foreseeable future.
- Following the service, do not gather and please disperse quickly, maintaining appropriate social distancing while leaving the Church grounds.
These are the first gradual steps towards opening our doors once again, and for those who do come along, we look forward to meeting you – at a distance!
Foodbank Update
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Currently all classes, groups and services at St Anne's Parish Church are cancelled until further notice. Regular updates will be made available here.
Full list of Church clubs and their status:
Guild - All remaining meetings cancelled
Caring& Sharing @St Anne’s - All remaining meetings cancelled
FAN Club - All remaining meetings cancelled
Book Group – Cancelled until further notice
Jack & Jill Club - Cancelled until further notice
Badminton Club - Cancelled - Hope to restart in September
The Acorn - Cancelled until further notice
Guild Coffee Morning – 21st March - Cancelled
Management Team Meeting – 25th March - Cancelled
Session Meeting - 1st April - Cancelled
Film Night – 4th April - Cancelled
Whist Day – 25th April - Cancelled
The Stated Annual Meeting – 3rd May - Postponed till a later date
Guild Summer Outing - 2nd June - Cancelled
