Coronavirus Update March 2022. The government are changing the covid restrictions.
We as a Church ask people to follow the following guidance:
That when moving about before and after services people wear masks.
That when seated people may remove their mask if they wish but should wear a mask when singing.
If people wish to stand to sing hymns they may do so – providing they are wearing a mask.
As much as possible people should sit socially distanced from others – for a large funeral or baptism this might not be possible but for usual Sunday services it is.
Hand sanitizer should remain available, and people should use it.
As the requirement to self-isolate will not apply from April.
keep people safe, wear a mask social distance and use hand sanitizer if you can.
Please see Circuit Plan for individual church service dates and times
Worship
The Methodist Church material for people to worship from home. It will be updated regularly with new material.
When you click on the link below it simply gives a word document for your computer that you can open and use.Or you can go to our worship from home page and join the whole circuit with our weekly service.
These short acts of worship have been produced for you. If you are well enough why not spend a few moments with God, knowing that other people are sharing this act of worship with you.
Praying for all around the world Remember that the Methodist Church is wider than Britain
We are learning from all around the world who are dealing with a difficult and uncertain situation
and we would ask that you hold them in prayer
Pray
God of all hope we call on you today.
We pray for those who are living in fear:
Fear of illness, fear for loved ones, fear of other’s reactions to them.
May your Spirit give us a sense of calmness and peace.
We pray for your church in this time of uncertainty.
For those people who are worried about attending worship.
For those needing to make decisions in order to care for other
For those who will feel more isolated by not being able to attend.
Grant us your wisdom.
Holy God, we remember that you have promised that
Nothing will separate us from your love – demonstrated to us in Jesus Christ.
Help us turn our eyes, hearts and minds to you.
Amen
If you have any questions regarding the Methodist Church and coronavirus, please email enquiries@methodistchurch.org.uk
You can find more information and guidance on avoiding the spread of the virus on the NHS website
The latest Government advice is here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#diagnosis-and-analysis