As churches in Ontario are allowed to re-open again, some challenges and restrictions dictate steps that must be implemented to protect all who will enter the Chapel. As things continue to develop, this will require us to be flexible.
Some key points to highlight; We want to be fully honouring and respectful of authority on the one hand, and on the other hand, not take the risk of being THAT “gathering” that is responsible for virus spread. Senior Adults and those with significant health issues should take extra caution when joining our gatherings.
Staying SAFE does not mean staying AWAY! As we meet in person, we can do it safely.
Attendance will be limited to a number where all in attendance can maintain a social distance of 6 feet from non same household members.
Please review all “Health” posters at the Chapel.
Those who who have a significant health issue should take extra caution when considering join us in a large group gathering
Please self-screen before attending any service. If in doubt…don’t
Our services will continue to be live on Zoom and YouTube; sermons will be recorded and posted on our website and also our YouTube channel.
Services will start at 10 am on Sundays unless otherwise communicated.
Please keep the 6ft physical distancing rule in effect at all times in the parking lot and in the building with non-household members. No handshaking, hugging, touching, etc.
When entering the Chapel, please use the main front doors and proceed directly to your Auditorium seat. Please follow the “direction to travel markers. “
There will be no Sunday school nor Nursery provided at this time. Children should sit with the members of their own household.
There will be no access to the basement, vestibule, Chapel office, Nursery. Bathrooms upstairs are open but please self-clean after use.
No outside beverages or food is allowed in the Chapel at this time. Nor will any beverages/food be provided by the Chapel at this time.
Exiting after the service, please use the front Fire Exit or Main Side Exit, based on which is closer to you according to the side of the Auditorium you sat for the service.
Hand sanitizer will be provided on tables. Please use on entry and exit at minimum.
We ask that you bring your own mask to wear while in the Chapel building. A limited number of disposable masks will be on hand at the Chapel on an as-needed basis.
Seating. Please don’t sit in pews that are closed off, and please maintain a 6-foot distance if you are sharing a pew with a non-household member. We ask that “same household members” sit together in the same pew and ‘non-same household members” sit apart.
Worship Music may be played during the service, and congregational singing is allowed at this time. Please social distance 6 feet and wear a mask while participating.
Hymnals, Bibles and offering envelopes have been removed from the pews for the time being
Offering… Offering bags will not be passed for the time being. Please continue to give electronically if you can. An offering can also be dropped into the box at the back of the auditorium. Physical offerings will be collected and counted a week after they are collected to allow for natural decontamination.
Please be aware that a group photo will be taken each service as a method to record attendance.
One goal is for our gatherings to be a “touchless” experience at this time (i.e. The only thing you touch is the seat you sit in.) Therefore, most doors will be propped open for entry and exit when possible.
No rentals of the Chapel will occur at this time.
Note: People, other than Sundays (particularly Staff- Admin. Assistant and Cleaners), should only enter the facility on Wednesday and Thursday. This allows enough time to naturally decontaminate the building after the preceding service and allow enough time to decontaminate before the following service naturally. As you can see, this will take much work, planning, and several volunteers. We ask for your full cooperation in these matters. If you have questions, please contact one of the Elders or Deacons, and we will do our best to answer them for you. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow the lead of our government leaders. We will keep you posted on changes as they take place. PLEASE continue to pray that we will all make the most of these days for the glory of our God and Creator.
