IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To familiarise yourself with what to expect and to find out what you need to know before coming, please read the information below.

Booking your seat

Seats are limited so we can create a safe and socially distanced experience. To ensure you get a seat, you will need to reserve a free ticket online before you come to church. You need to book for all those coming in your family or bubble. To book other friends and guests new to church please register them separately in their family or bubble. Please only book tickets you will use so someone else doesn’t miss out.Doors open 15 minutes before the service begins. If you arrive after the service has started, you may not be able to enter as your ticket may have been re-allocated to someone else. If you do not have access to the Internet, please call 01225 835228, leaving your telephone number so we can call you back.

Keeping everyone safe

When you arrive, the Home Team will check you in and show you to your seat without you needing to touch any surfaces. You will be required to wear a face mask (not visor) throughout the service. If you forget yours there will be spares available. There will be hand-sanitiser stations at the entrance and throughout the building. Toilet facilities will be available. For those who do not give by standing order, an offering plate will be located near the main door to the church.

Social Distancing

Seating will be arranged in accordance with the latest social distancing guidelines in singles, doubles and groups (for those in the same household or bubble). Please respect those around you by maintaining your distance throughout the service.

Worship

We will not initially be singing out loud when we gather but we hope that this does not restrict you from worshipping from your hearts. While this may seem strange to many of us, worship is not just about singing, it’s a posture of hearts that are hunger for God’s presence. It’s a chance to experience God’s love, to offer him our highest praise, to enter his courts with thanksgiving and to allow him to minister to us.

Accessibility

We welcome anyone with accessibility requirements and will endeavour to accommodate any needs you may have. Please get in touch prior to your visit so we can make sure the necessary arrangements are made.

Kids @ St Philips

Members of the Kids and Youth Teams will be ready to welcome families on arrival. They will direct you to check-in and your children will go to their groups before the service starts. Children will remain in their groups for the whole service. Please be aware that the usual age-allocations will not necessarily apply. Collection after the service will be outside rather than the internal doors used at check-in.

Prayer Ministry

We’re going to be making lots of space to receive the Holy Spirit together and to encounter God. We won’t be calling people forward for prayer or laying hands on people as we usually do. Instead, ministry will be led from the front with everyone encouraged to join in from their seats.

COVID-19 Symptoms

If you have been diagnosed with, or are experiencing symptoms of, COVID-19 you must not come to St Philips. Likewise, if you have been in close contact with someone diagnosed or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay at home. In addition, if you have returned from international travel, or been in close contact with someone who has returned from international travel, in the last 14 days please stay at home. Please let us know if you are ill so that we can confidentially track if there has been any risk of transmission and also reallocate your seat.

Communion

For communion services, everyone will be offered bread (no wine) which will be distributed in a hygienic way in accordance with strict protocols.

Test and Trace

By saving a seat you agree that your details may be shared with NHS Test and Trace in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.

Contact Us

If you have any further questions, please drop us an email by clicking the link below and we will get back to you.

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St Philips Morning Service - 1 November