Houston and Killellan Kirk – COVID-19 Rules on Reopening

Phase 3 of Scottish Government Route Map – Places of worship allowed to open for services under physical distancing rules and hygiene safeguards.

1. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRY COUGH; FEVER; LOSS OF TASTE or SMELL; SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES BY AND ADULT

2. Please carefully consider the additional risk to your health and wellbeing if you are within the higher risk categories as defined by current government guidance.

3. Please do not arrive any earlier than 15 minutes before your start time

4. Please follow government guidance on travel.

5. Entrance is via the front door facing Kirk Road. A One-way system will be operated to aid physical distancing. Disabled access is available. Exiting the Church through the side door and disabled exit will be through the Killallan Hall door. Stewards will be there to help with access/exit.

6. Social distance – please remain 2m apart.

7. Each family will be allocated a table – to ensure maintenance of 2m social distance. Maximum capacity – including minister and stewards – is capped at 50 people by the Scottish Government. Stewards will monitor and help with this.

8. Those wishing to attend must book a pace for each person, giving their name and phone number, this will ensure there is a space for you and assist with test and protect. Details of booking system will be on our website and Facebook page, those without access to a computer are asked to try and get a friend to book them a place or as a last resort contact the Minister.

9. Stewards will be positioned at entrance/exit and to help with seating and safety. Please follow their guidance. .

10. Everyone is to maintain good hand hygiene practices – apply hand sanitiser on entry to and exit from the church. Supplies will be available at entry and exit doors.

11. Face coverings must be worn when inside at the event. If a face covering is not used for medical or other reasons, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing.

12. The church premises will be cleaned of all contact areas following each service will be done in line with Health Protection Scotland guidance.

13. To avoid cross-contamination and aid cleaning, Bibles, hymn books and cushions have been removed from the pews. Bring your own Bible (and/or cushion!) if you wish, then take it home.

14. Collection plates will be available at the rear of the Church for envelope collection or cash donations.