All Saints Church
COVID-19
Updated 7.30pm, 19 March 2020
For the latest information
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
An update from the Bishops
From Bishop Justin and Bishop Eleanor, Anglican Diocese of Wellington, 19 March 2020
From Bishop Justin and Bishop Eleanor, Anglican Diocese of Wellington, 19 March 2020
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. - Hebrews 10:19-24
At 2pm today, New Zealand has 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19. More information is available on the Ministry of Health’s current cases page. We are constantly monitoring this situation. The Ministry of Health’s website notes that “with continued vigilance the chance of widespread community outbreak is expected to remain low.”
Government bans mass gatherings over 100 – church gatherings cancelled.
The Government has extended its ban on mass gatherings to include indoor events of more than 100 people. In light of this, we will not be gathering as whole congregations this Sunday, until further notice. This includes other planned church gatherings, including AGMs. We will release further advice around this in due course.
We know this will be deeply affecting for many, and we want to remind you that as people of as people of Jesus, we live into the reality that we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us.
As a Diocesan family, we all have a role to play to ensure that our most vulnerable are kept safe and cared for during this difficult time. First and foremost, we must continue to adhere to good personal hygiene practises, as outlined below.
This new reality does give us opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet to an anxious world. Comprehensive planning by the Bishops, Diocesan Council and Anglican Centre is well advanced. We will be launching a Diocesan-wide strategy shortly that outlines how we will continue to be church family in this season ahead.
As a result of the Government’s announcement, we have decided to postpone until further notice the Chrism Services (6-8 April) and Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp (19-21 April). We are exploring proactive and creative ways of being able to participate in our Chrism service together.
Source: This post from the Diocese
Government bans mass gatherings over 100 – church gatherings cancelled.
The Government has extended its ban on mass gatherings to include indoor events of more than 100 people. In light of this, we will not be gathering as whole congregations this Sunday, until further notice. This includes other planned church gatherings, including AGMs. We will release further advice around this in due course.
We know this will be deeply affecting for many, and we want to remind you that as people of as people of Jesus, we live into the reality that we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us.
As a Diocesan family, we all have a role to play to ensure that our most vulnerable are kept safe and cared for during this difficult time. First and foremost, we must continue to adhere to good personal hygiene practises, as outlined below.
This new reality does give us opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet to an anxious world. Comprehensive planning by the Bishops, Diocesan Council and Anglican Centre is well advanced. We will be launching a Diocesan-wide strategy shortly that outlines how we will continue to be church family in this season ahead.
As a result of the Government’s announcement, we have decided to postpone until further notice the Chrism Services (6-8 April) and Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp (19-21 April). We are exploring proactive and creative ways of being able to participate in our Chrism service together.
Source: This post from the Diocese
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
- Avoid close contact with people with cold or flu-like illnesses
- If you feel unwell, stay at home. Use Healthline’s dedicated number for COVID-19 health advice and information (0800 358 5453)
- Avoid handshakes and direct physical contact – ‘no hugs, hongi or handshakes’
- Reduce your contact with others if you are over 70years old, or have underlying medical conditions.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing.
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap (for 20 seconds) or using hand sanitiser gel to kill germs:
- before eating or handling food
- after using the toilet
- after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose or wiping children’s noses
- after caring for sick people.
- Stay at home and self-quarantine for 14 days if you have returned from any overseas destination. Refer to the Ministry of Health’s Countries and areas of concern and Advice for travellers webpages for the latest information.
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