Please read the Watchorn Church Covid 19 Guidelines before registering:

Please do not arrive to the Church service earlier than 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

What the service might look like:

—No congregational singing (inside), speaking loudly, or shouting out.

—Masks or face coverings to be worn by anyone aged 11+.

—No Bibles will be available; OK to bring your own but make sure you take it home.

—If Communion is offered it may be in a different format to usual .

Importance of attendee’s role in minimising the risk of infection:

Please don’t come:

if you are showing symptoms of Coronavirus (a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a 
loss of, or change in, their normal sense of taste or smell);

if you have tested positive for Coronavirus or live with, or are in the same support bubble as, someone 
who has the symptoms or has tested positive;

if you have been told by NHS Test & Trace that you have been with a person with Coronavirus, individuals should follow the latest Government guidance on self-isolating.

Entering the Building:

Sanitise hands on entering and leaving the premises and after visiting the toilet.


Follow Stewards/service leader’s instructions

Practice social distancing 


Don’t congregate in the foyer or elsewhere on the premises before or after the service

Remain in allocated seat 


Avoid touching surfaces unnecessarily

Avoid handshaking or hugging

Avoid shouting and speaking loudly – normal conversation level is fine

If there is a queue to enter the building, stay 2 metres apart

When you leave the premises, following the Stewards/service leader’s instructions, using the door towards the back of church to exit (unless you prefer to leave by the disabled exit through the foyer) and maintaining social distancing
.

In the event of an emergency evacuation, use the main entrance or the Fire Exit door towards the back of church.


Toilet facilities: 


The disabled toilet will be available to all. Please follow instructions, or ask, regarding the availability of additional toilets.

If occupied stand 2 metres away from the door to allow the occupant to exit safely .

Sanitise hands before entering .

Using the antibac spray and a paper towel, wipe down all surfaces which you have made contact with 
– toilet seat, sink, taps, door handles – and put the paper towel in the bin provided .

Sanitise your hands on leaving the toilet .

Anyone who contracts or shows signs of having the virus after attending a service must notify Pastor John C. P. Smith on 07429 536686 or jcpsmith@watchornchurch.com.

Our Risk Assessment can be found on the Watchorn Church website.