Our Response to COVID-19
October 29, 2022 Update
Our service on Sunday, October 30 is canceled as a precaution.
March 1, 2022 Update
We have returned to full regular worship. Masks are not mandatory; however, they are supported. Hand sanitizer is recommended.
Please use judgment and stay home if you feel unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation.
September 17, 2021 Update
All are invited to join us for regular worship services Sundays at 10:00. Government of Alberta restrictions limit our attendance to one-third of capacity, capping our attendance at 33 people. We expect to accommodate all regular attendees and any visitors within that limit.
Government of Alberta restrictions require that we all wear masks unless we have a medical exemption letter. Physical distancing of 2 meters is also required.
We have adjusted a few of our routines.
Please remain at home if you feel unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation.
August 29, 2021 Update
We have returned to full regular worship with small modifications for communion. Masks are not mandatory; however, they are supported. Hand sanitizer is recommended.
Please use judgment and stay home if you feel unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation.
December 11, 2020 Update
We are able to resume regular worship services as of Sunday, December 13 at 10:00.
We will observe Government of Alberta mandatory restrictions requiring the wearing of masks, and limiting attendance to 15% capacity (capping our attendance at 15 people.)
Please remain at home if you:
All other visitors, please wash your hands, or clean them with hand sanitizer before and after your visit.
Please maintain physical distancing of 2 metres.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are tentatively planning a Christmas Eve service. Details will be determined in the next week.
November 27, 2020 Update
The Government of Alberta implemented new measures this week aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Concerning places of worship, the restrictions state that “the number of persons who attend the worship service is limited to 1/3 of the usual attendance of the place of worship.” (CMOH 38-2020)
Capping our attendance at 1/3 of our usual attendance would significantly change the nature of our service. Therefore, our leadership has decided to pause on gathering for the next three Sundays (November 29, December 6, December 13). On these three Sundays, the church will be open at 10:00 a.m. for individual prayer and reflection.
Decisions about gathering later in December and on Christmas Eve will be deferred until mid-December.
November 7, 2020 Update
We continue to gather for worship on Sundays at 10:00.
Please remain at home if you:
Please maintain physical distancing of 2 metres.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Other measures:
Our service on Sunday, October 30 is canceled as a precaution.
March 1, 2022 Update
We have returned to full regular worship. Masks are not mandatory; however, they are supported. Hand sanitizer is recommended.
Please use judgment and stay home if you feel unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation.
September 17, 2021 Update
All are invited to join us for regular worship services Sundays at 10:00. Government of Alberta restrictions limit our attendance to one-third of capacity, capping our attendance at 33 people. We expect to accommodate all regular attendees and any visitors within that limit.
Government of Alberta restrictions require that we all wear masks unless we have a medical exemption letter. Physical distancing of 2 meters is also required.
We have adjusted a few of our routines.
- Since singing while masked can present challenges, we will use recorded music that includes singing.
- We will enjoy physically-distanced visiting after the service, but will not serve coffee.
- The sacrament of communion will be served more sparingly.
Please remain at home if you feel unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation.
August 29, 2021 Update
We have returned to full regular worship with small modifications for communion. Masks are not mandatory; however, they are supported. Hand sanitizer is recommended.
Please use judgment and stay home if you feel unwell.
Thank you for your cooperation.
December 11, 2020 Update
We are able to resume regular worship services as of Sunday, December 13 at 10:00.
We will observe Government of Alberta mandatory restrictions requiring the wearing of masks, and limiting attendance to 15% capacity (capping our attendance at 15 people.)
Please remain at home if you:
- Have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, or shortness of breath
- Are a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19
All other visitors, please wash your hands, or clean them with hand sanitizer before and after your visit.
Please maintain physical distancing of 2 metres.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are tentatively planning a Christmas Eve service. Details will be determined in the next week.
November 27, 2020 Update
The Government of Alberta implemented new measures this week aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Concerning places of worship, the restrictions state that “the number of persons who attend the worship service is limited to 1/3 of the usual attendance of the place of worship.” (CMOH 38-2020)
Capping our attendance at 1/3 of our usual attendance would significantly change the nature of our service. Therefore, our leadership has decided to pause on gathering for the next three Sundays (November 29, December 6, December 13). On these three Sundays, the church will be open at 10:00 a.m. for individual prayer and reflection.
Decisions about gathering later in December and on Christmas Eve will be deferred until mid-December.
November 7, 2020 Update
We continue to gather for worship on Sundays at 10:00.
Please remain at home if you:
- Have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, or shortness of breath
- Are a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19
Please maintain physical distancing of 2 metres.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Other measures:
- We have implemented enhanced cleaning of our sanctuary and foyer areas.
- We have paused on participating in the sacrament of communion.
- As congregational singing is considered a higher risk activity, we have shifted to recorded music.
- We have spaced our pews to better maintain physical distancing.
- For contact tracing, we take note of who attends services. Sharing your contact information with us is voluntary.