St Paul's Church Worcester

Due to the recent rise in Covid cases, the trustees wish to suggest that people do a lateral flow test before attending any church services. If you test positive, please stay at home. If you come to church, please wear a facemask, unless you are exempt.

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The Prime Minister has announced the tightening of restrictions due to the new Covid variant.

This means there is a legal requirement to wear a face mask in certain public indoor venues including places of worship.

There are exemptions for those who are leading a service or giving a reading (or if you are medically exempt). The good news is that you don’t have to wear a mask when you are singing.

None of us like wearing facemasks, but it’s something we’ve all learnt to live with.

Government guidelines could change very quickly in the coming days and weeks and we want to assure you that we are keeping abreast of any announcements to ensure we stay Covid safe.

We want to say thank you for the way you have risen to the challenge in the past and your understanding as we go forward into a new year.

Anyone with symptoms should self-isolate immediately and get a PCR test.

You no longer have to sit two seats apart, but smiley face cards can be collected from stewards on entrance to the church to place on seats around you to indicate that you would prefer some space.

Please be mindful of those who are cautious and respect their request for others to keep their distance.

We will continue to provide the QR code at entrance to St Paul’s and would ask everyone to scan in or a steward can sign you in on the door if you prefer.

Over and above this, several simple and effective personal hygiene behaviours can also continue to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19. These include:

• Using hand sanitiser on entrance and exit and washing your hands with soap and water regularly while at St Paul’s.
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and washing your hands before and after if you do need to touch your face.
• Covering your mouth and nose with disposable tissues when you cough or sneeze, or sneezing into the crook of your elbow (not your hands) if you do not have a tissue.

Thank you for your ongoing support and the way you continue to show respect and courtesy to others in the congregation.

St Paul’s Senior Leadership Team