March 21, 2022 version

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Cross Roads Be in Christ Church

COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan

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Cross Roads Be in Christ Church desires to prioritize the safety of our congregation and community as COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.   

 

 

Attendance

• Indoor and outdoor services and gatherings may be held at full capacity.

 

Screening

• All individuals, including children, will be asked to self-screen for COVID-19 like symptoms prior to arrival.

 

Registration

• Pre-registration is no longer required.

 

Hand Hygiene

• Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance with a sign inviting each person to use it upon entry

• Soap and water and signage instructing about proper hand washing will be in the washrooms.

 

Masks

• Masks are no longer required for indoor or outdoor worship or social gatherings.

• If anyone would like to continue wearing a mask we fully support and honour their decision.

 

Worship Team / on stage protocols

• Those involved in indoor, on-stage elements of a live service are no longer required to wear a mask or maintain physical distance. 

 

Baptism / Dedications

• Baptisms and dedications may proceed with sensitivity to individual comfort level for COVID-19 precautions.

 

Weddings / Funerals

• Cross Roads’ pastors will officiate at weddings and funerals providing public health guidelines are followed

• The Cross Roads’ facility may be used for weddings and funerals.

 

Singing

• Indoor singing is permitted by the worship team and congregation. 

• Worship team members are not required to wear a mask when singing

 

Communion and Worship Aids

• Individually packaged elements will be used for in person communion.

 

Offering

• Passing of the offering plate will be suspended.  An offering box or basket will be available for cash or cheque donations.

• We will encourage online giving yet still accept physical donations of cash and cheques in the offering box / basket or by mail.

 

Online Worship Option

• Online Sunday worship will continue to be made available.  We want all people to feel included and have the opportunity to worship with us.  Returning to in-person gathering is a personal decision that should only be made when each person is ready.

 

Children’s Ministry

• Children’s ministry programming and special events (indoors and outdoors) may proceed in compliance with public health regulations and the approval of the pastor and or church board.

 

Youth Ministry

• Indoor youth events may occur at the church with at full building capacity.

• Self-screening for COVID-19 like symptoms before attending is encouraged.

• Social activities and games are to be conducted outdoors when possible.

 

Small Groups and Social Gatherings

• Indoor and outdoor social gatherings may proceed at full capacity.

 

Access to additional Rooms

• The nursery will be available to parents / caregivers of young children.

• No formal nursery program will be offered at this time.

 

Washroom usage

• The washrooms will be available for use

• Signage about public health requirements and hand hygiene will be posted

• Washroom facilities will be disinfected regularly

 

Cleaning of church surfaces

• The church will be cleaned and disinfected weekly by the custodian and spot disinfected as required.

 

Rental / Non-Church Use of the Church Facility

• The church may be rented / used by non-church groups provided COVID-19 health and safety regulations are followed, supervision arrangements are in place, and a cleaning plan has been approved.

• If the church building is rented for a non-faith-based purpose the renters must adhere to all Government of Ontario COVID-19 regulations

• All rentals / facility use bookings must be approved by the Lead Pastor and or the church board.

• People are able to meet outdoors on the grounds

 

Should someone develop COVID-19 like symptoms while at the Church

• If anyone develops potential symptoms of COVID-19 during the service or meeting they should leave the church immediately and self-isolate.  It is also advised they follow all guidance and direction from their local public health department.

 

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