Coronavirus - How we got to now

Last updated: 05.02.2022 21.10

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In light of the new legislation which came into effect on the 27th Jan 2022:-

  1. Signing in: There is now no legal requirement to sign in before the service although you may scan the NHS QR code if you want to.
  2. Hand Hygiene: Do continue to use the hand sanitiser on arrival/departure.
  3. Singing: It is not mandatory to wear a face mask in church or while singing but you may wish to continue the practice for the sake of those around you or where you may feel particularly vulnerable.
  4. Social Distancing: All the pews are now open but please seat yourself at a respectful distance from those around you who are not part of your family group.
  5. Sharing the Peace: During Holy Communion services we will stay in our places to share the Peace.
  6. Holy Communion: will continue to be given in one kind only i.e. wafers, until case numbers have fallen to an acceptable level.

All the necessary PPE items are in place for a safe visit.

Our track and trace system is still operating – this is now optional - if you wish use your NHS T&T app to scan our venue code on the way in.

We hope the measures are agreeable to everyone as we enter this new phase. We will of course review the position as time passes or new information / legislation comes to our notice.

Singing back in services from 25th July

JULY 2021:

We will sing hymns and songs - but with facemasks in place. We hope to reintroduce live music shortly at the Family and Morning Praise services subject to the musicians and singers being available and agreeable.


Re-opening for services

MAY 2021:

Breaking News! (20.05.2021)

We are holding our first service back in Church

Parish Holy Communion on Sunday 23rd May 2021 at 10.00 am

All the necessary PPE items are in place for a safe visit.


SEPTEMBER 2020:

Breaking News! (06.09.2020)

We are holding our first service in Church

Parish Holy Communion on Sunday 6th September at 10.00 am

All the necessary PPE items are in place for a safe visit.


Re-opening for Private Prayer

AUGUST 2020:

Good News to report (16.8.2020)

The church is now open for Private Prayer and Meditation:

Mondays and Fridays
10 am to 12 noon
and 2pm to 4pm

A steward will be on duty and all the necessary PPE items are in place for a safe visit.

Please see here for further details

Weekly services continue online and may be accessed here or on our Facebook page.

We remain hopeful that the church may reopen on Sunday 6th September for services.

Preparing

JULY 2020:

We are still in the decision making process on restarting formal services, but it is unlikely that the church will reopen this month and possibly remain closed for services through to the end of August.

We are hoping to be open for individual prayer in the near future - watch this site for further details

In the meantime we will continue to deliver on-line services.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you all very much for your continued support.


Closure

MARCH 2020:

In accordance with government guidelines issued in March, the Church of England has CLOSED ALL churches for the time being. Regrettably therefore, Framfield Church IS NOW TEMPORARILY CLOSED –

Read the Archbishops'statement - Issued 23.3.2020

Previous Advice on 17th March


Framfield Church:
What we will be doing during the Coronavirus crisis.
Issued 17.3.2020

In line with government guidelines The Church of England has suspended all regular church services for the time being. However, the suspension of public worship does not currently apply to weddings and funerals. These should go ahead with as few people in attendance as possible. Clergy should use their discretion on what limits to apply. For example, it would be reasonable to limit attendance to the immediate family, excluding anyone who is at risk from infection.

As a church we have a list of folk who are willing to shop for those who are self-isolating. Points of contact will be on the noticeboard and on the church website.

I'll be on the Church Office telephone number (01825 891033) if you need to contact me or leave a message. If it's urgent please ring the Vicarage (01825 890365).

Hopefully, we can all stay well during this challenging period and help each other out where it's appropriate to do so.


ALL CHURCH SERVICES SUSPENDED
STATEMENT FROM THE ARCHBISHOPS OF CANTERBURY AND YORK
May be read here


BBC new series - Sunday Worship on BBC 1 11.45 - 12.45 - Watch on iPlayer


May God bless One and All – Revd Chris Lawrence