Services in the St James' by the Park building
during covid-19
We will now be open for public worship in the building every Sunday, and our capacity has increased slightly to 40 in the congregation.
Click on the links below to book, and scroll down further to see what covid-19 precautions we've put in place and what you can expect when you come to a service in the building.
If places become full, you can still join in our services online every Sunday.
Click on the links below to book, and scroll down further to see what covid-19 precautions we've put in place and what you can expect when you come to a service in the building.
If places become full, you can still join in our services online every Sunday.
Click here or use your ChurchSuite app to book for Sunday 27th June
Click here or use your ChurchSuite app to book for Sunday 4th July
Click here or use your ChurchSuite app to book for Sunday 4th July
Here’s what you can expect if you attend a service in the building
Services in our church building comply with the latest government and Church of England guidance. Read below to see what steps we've taken.
Services in our church building comply with the latest government and Church of England guidance. Read below to see what steps we've taken.
* children are welcome to come, as long as they stay within their household bubble. Please see these details for what we are providing for children who come to the service.
* our numbers are limited to allow safe distancing
* we’ll ask you to use the provided hand sanitiser on the way in and out
* you are required to wear a face covering (unless you are in one of the categories which mean you don't need to wear a face covering when visiting shops / using public transport). See also this update from our health and hygiene team with some tips about face coverings.
* we're keeping windows open for increased ventilation - so if you feel the cold, bring an extra layer
* 2 families or groups of up to 6 people can sit together (although we still advise maintaining some social distancing).
* we’ll ask you to keep to 2m social distancing between you and anyone who isn't in your 2-families-or-group-of-6.
* we're keeping a record of who comes to each service, in case anyone tests positive with the virus in the 2 weeks afterwards - or you can check in with the NHS covid-19 app
* we’re not allowed to sing as a congregation, but we can worship with our hearts and even hum along!
* we’re not giving out service sheets or Bibles - all the words will be on the screens. If you cannot see the screens, let us know when you register so we can provide printed words for you.
* we’re not serving refreshments afterwards.
* our numbers are limited to allow safe distancing
* we’ll ask you to use the provided hand sanitiser on the way in and out
* you are required to wear a face covering (unless you are in one of the categories which mean you don't need to wear a face covering when visiting shops / using public transport). See also this update from our health and hygiene team with some tips about face coverings.
* we're keeping windows open for increased ventilation - so if you feel the cold, bring an extra layer
* 2 families or groups of up to 6 people can sit together (although we still advise maintaining some social distancing).
* we’ll ask you to keep to 2m social distancing between you and anyone who isn't in your 2-families-or-group-of-6.
* we're keeping a record of who comes to each service, in case anyone tests positive with the virus in the 2 weeks afterwards - or you can check in with the NHS covid-19 app
* we’re not allowed to sing as a congregation, but we can worship with our hearts and even hum along!
* we’re not giving out service sheets or Bibles - all the words will be on the screens. If you cannot see the screens, let us know when you register so we can provide printed words for you.
* we’re not serving refreshments afterwards.