COVID-19
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Please follow the advice of the Ministry of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage and Anglican Movement Online
Please follow the advice of the Ministry of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage and Anglican Movement Online
All Saints in Level 2
The parish council met last weekend to discuss how we will approach level 2 as it unfolds. It is important to note that our decisions were based on prayerful discernment as well as the practical considerations and the guidelines of the government and health officials. The practice of discernment also enables us to be open to how God might be leading us into a new future.
The council have decided to not begin regular Sunday or midweek services for the time being. Some of the practical factors that we felt needed to be considered before we could safely reopen our services are,
The parish centre will also remain closed in the short term as we work out the best ways to maintain good hygiene and organize contact tracing systems. The lockbox keys were removed during the lockdown and have not yet been put back in place.
The government restriction on gatherings of no more than 10 people has in affect directed our immediate decisions. As Future rules are amended, we will review these decisions.
Sunday services
The Diocese will continue to provide Sunday services online. The Wellington Cathedral is also providing a service each week. Please see the attached note for further details
Cell groups
The parish council is wanting to encourage parishioners where possible, to join a life group. (Life groups might otherwise be known as house groups, house church, cell group) Bishop Eleanor has brilliant description of the how and why of these groups are important https://movementonline.org.nz/house-churches. (see video below)
This model of gathering is not a short-term option to see us through this present season. Rather it is a longer-term strategy to encourage growth and hope within our parish and the wider community. If you would like to join a Life group within the parish, please contact Tim or Kian for further details.
Wider pastoral support
As well as encouraging the formation of cell groups within the parish, the council is exploring other ways of encouraging support and community contact within the parish. In Luke chapter 5, there is a story of how some men lowered a friend through the roof so that Jesus could heal him. Perhaps, in this season, there are new and innovative ways that we can reach out to each other that are creative and life giving. We encourage you to be creative within the bounds of lockdown rules.
The parish council met last weekend to discuss how we will approach level 2 as it unfolds. It is important to note that our decisions were based on prayerful discernment as well as the practical considerations and the guidelines of the government and health officials. The practice of discernment also enables us to be open to how God might be leading us into a new future.
The council have decided to not begin regular Sunday or midweek services for the time being. Some of the practical factors that we felt needed to be considered before we could safely reopen our services are,
- We have a significant number of people who are vulnerable to Coivid-19
- The physical distancing rules would require our seating numbers to be significantly reduced.
- Being able to develop cleaning protocols so that we can provide the best possible environment for hall users and also guidelines for hall users so that responsibility for hygiene is shared by all.
The parish centre will also remain closed in the short term as we work out the best ways to maintain good hygiene and organize contact tracing systems. The lockbox keys were removed during the lockdown and have not yet been put back in place.
The government restriction on gatherings of no more than 10 people has in affect directed our immediate decisions. As Future rules are amended, we will review these decisions.
Sunday services
The Diocese will continue to provide Sunday services online. The Wellington Cathedral is also providing a service each week. Please see the attached note for further details
Cell groups
The parish council is wanting to encourage parishioners where possible, to join a life group. (Life groups might otherwise be known as house groups, house church, cell group) Bishop Eleanor has brilliant description of the how and why of these groups are important https://movementonline.org.nz/house-churches. (see video below)
This model of gathering is not a short-term option to see us through this present season. Rather it is a longer-term strategy to encourage growth and hope within our parish and the wider community. If you would like to join a Life group within the parish, please contact Tim or Kian for further details.
Wider pastoral support
As well as encouraging the formation of cell groups within the parish, the council is exploring other ways of encouraging support and community contact within the parish. In Luke chapter 5, there is a story of how some men lowered a friend through the roof so that Jesus could heal him. Perhaps, in this season, there are new and innovative ways that we can reach out to each other that are creative and life giving. We encourage you to be creative within the bounds of lockdown rules.
What this means for All Saints
Plans and preparation
We are in the process of planning what this means for our All Saints family, and the impact it has on our ministries, groups and activities. Although we will not be meeting centrally as a church on Sundays, there are other options and opportunities for us to worship and gather in smaller groups. Please be patient with us, as we iron out the details and ensure that we can get some solid plans in place.
We are in the process of planning what this means for our All Saints family, and the impact it has on our ministries, groups and activities. Although we will not be meeting centrally as a church on Sundays, there are other options and opportunities for us to worship and gather in smaller groups. Please be patient with us, as we iron out the details and ensure that we can get some solid plans in place.
Community support
Please contact the parish office if you need community support at this time. You can also request prayer on our website here.
Please contact the parish office if you need community support at this time. You can also request prayer on our website here.
Individuals should:
- Stay connected - make sure the church has an email address or contact number for you, so you can be contacted and remain in the loop. Sign up for our email news
- If you require any help or support, please get in touch with the All Saints office or email admin@allsaints.org.nz
- If you feel unwell, stay at home. Use Healthline’s dedicated number for COVID-19 health advice and information (0800 358 5453)
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