Covid Risk Assessment

PUBLIC WORSHIP FROM 24th FEBRUARY

As a church, we are called to be responsible to and for one another, respecting the more vulnerable whose suffering is our suffering (1 Cor 12:12-27). Some of our congregation remain vulnerable, and the pandemic has shown that people can be carriers of the virus even if they do not display symptoms. Covid has not gone away.

We therefore ask those coming to our churches to:

  • bring a face covering with them, and be sensitive to the needs of those around them. Wear one if you feel more comfortable doing so; wear one if it would make your neighbour in church feel more comfortable
  • sanitise hands on arrival
  • respect the wishes of anyone who is uncomfortable about too close contact. For those who have concerns about maintaining social distancing there are cards available in both churches that worshippers can use to request others to leave space next to them free

There are no restrictions on singing.

We will continue to offer the sacrament in one kind only, the bread, and the words of administration will be spoken once only to all  communicants.  Communicants and others who wish to kneel at the rail when receiving will be able to do so, but it will be fine if others prefer to stand. We trust that those coming up to receive or for a blessing will be mindful of keeping a suitable distance from others. The clergy are keeping the question of when we can again share the chalice under review.

Please share the Peace within or between pews in whatever way you and your neighbours are fully comfortable with.  Again, please respect others’ wishes. Please keep movement round the church during the Peace to the minimum.

It will be a little while before we resume the plate round during services for collections.

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Safeguarding

 

This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children, young people and adults in our church community. The parish Safeguarding Policy can be seen here. Further information and contact details are on our Safeguarding page.

St. Mary's Amersham:

Church Street, Old Amersham, Bucks HP7 0DB

t: 01494 729380
e: stmarys.amersham@btconnect.com

All Saints Coleshill:

Coleshill, Amersham HP7 0LJ

t: 01494 729380
e: stmarys.amersham@btconnect.com