Marshalswick Baptist Free Church Covid19 Policy
15th March 2020
In the light of the current COVID 19 Pandemic the Leadership Team of the church have adopted the following policy until further notice:
• We recognise the dangers of the virus particularly to those in at risk groups and ask everyone to think of their own and other’s well being before embarking on church activities
• Everyone is encouraged to follow the recommended hygiene precautions before and during church activities
• We shall attempt to provide relevant hygiene equipment in the building as far as is possible
• Door handles/ light switches and surfaces will be cleaned each day
• Hirers are asked to clean surfaces they are likely to use before each session
• Church Services and Activities will continue until such time as government instruction or guide lines deem otherwise or until any particular group decides to suspend it’s activities
• Special steps will be taken to avoid a common loaf at communion and the use of offering bags in services.
• We will monitor as far as possible those who are unable to attend worship and follow up with phone calls and where required offer practical help
• Members of the church family are asked to let the minister or church secretary know of any cases of illness that occur or instances of self isolation
• In the event of hirers having to close activities, sympathetic consideration will be given to credit being given on prepaid rentals
• We will pray about the issues around the outbreak regularly
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
https://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/220249/Latest.aspx has the latest advice from the Baptist Union