COVID-19
COVID-19 Update – Entry restricted for people return from travel in Victoria
8 July – Number 1 Entry restricted for people return from travel in Victoria Applications now open for reopening of children, youth and family ministries Change to the maximum number of people in church and for funerals Diocesan Plan and local application form meet the Government requirements to have a COVID19 safety plan Dear colleagues,…
COVID-19 Update – Hall hire can recommence subject to new COVID19 guidelines
20 June – Number 1 Hall hire can recommence subject to new COVID19 guidelines Church buildings previously used for public worship on a weekly basis to be open from July at least for weekday services Amendment to service times/days within guidelines for parishes with approval to be open can be made locally Guidance on funeral…
COVID-19 Update – Slight amendment to service time instructions
13 June – Number 1 Slight amendment to service time instructions Incumbents and Churchwardens responsible for determining the number of church services on any day in a church building Volunteers in at risk groups can seek medical exemption to return to volunteer roles SRE set to return in term 3 Further activities will be allowed…
COVID-19 Update – Application to re-open Opportunity and similar Retail shops is now available
5 June – Number 1 Application to re-open Opportunity and similar Retail shops is now available Dear colleagues, Parishes can now apply for permission to re-open Opportunity Shops and other similar Retail Shops such as book shops within the Diocese. The health and safety of all people attending our sites is paramount and it is…
COVID-19 Update – Application processes will begin next week for further reopening church buildings, reopening opportunity (and similar activities) and for allowing hall hire
29 May – Number 1 Application processes will begin next week for further reopening church buildings, reopening opportunity (and similar activities) and for allowing hall hire. Where a parish cannot resolve to reopen Sunday worship or resolves not to reopen for Sunday worship they should advise the Bishop in writing. Please manage workloads carefully! Dear brothers and…
COVID-19 Update – Thank you for your careful attention to detail in applications to reopen church buildings
26 May – Number 1 Thank you for your careful attention to detail in applications to reopen church buildings No changes in permissions Parishes urged to make preparations for the next stage Please pray! Dear colleagues, Reopening applications Thank you for your careful consideration of the wellbeing and safety issues associated with the reopening of…
COVID-19 Update – Slow stream of applications for reopening of church buildings
19 May – Number 1 Slow stream of applications for reopening of church buildings Guidance on baptisms Dear colleagues, Reopening applications I am grateful for the careful attention that people are giving to the process of reopening our church buildings. There has been a slow stream of applications most of which focus on the re-opening application…
COVID-19 Update – Incumbents and Churchwardens – Application can be made to livestream services on a Sunday
15 May – Number 1 Application can be made to livestream services on a Sunday NSW Health have advised that congregation numbers doesn’t include the people leading/managing the service Dear colleagues, I write to confirm that the use of a church building on a Sunday for live streaming or recording without a congregation being present…
COVID-19 Update – Incumbents, Parish Council Treasurers and Churchwardens – Application process for reopening church buildings and recommencing church activity released
14 May – Number 1 Application process for reopening church buildings and recommencing church activity released Dear brothers and sisters, Introduction I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with so many of you via Zoom yesterday as we continue our journey of returning to face-to-face ministries in our parishes. All of our consideration is…
COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA Update – Revised draft of for opening church buildings and recommencing parish operations released
9 May 2020 – Number 1 Revised draft of for opening church buildings and recommencing parish operations released Details about hall hire included in draft The only change to yesterday’s update is a revised draft framework which includes hall hire being permitted when NSW moves to step 2. Hirers will need to be responsible for…