Bishop Mark has written to all Parishes about the gradual
restarting of activities under the three step National roadmap for a COVIDsafe community. His advice
to us is:
“While it is legally
possible to have a service for a maximum of ten persons, my strong advice is
that Step 1 is not the time to re-introduce Sunday public worship, recognizing
that many members of our community are among the most vulnerable. It will also
allow Parishes and Ministry Units time to plan for a resumption of public worship
as restrictions are further lifted. This position is supported by the unanimous
decision of the six other Diocesan Bishops of NSW.”
As you would have observed recently at any place that people
need to attend for essential purposes, there have been highly visible measures
put in place to keep people safe. There are also other activities and plans
which aren’t so visible.
Before we can meet for public worship (possibly in Step 2 of
the National Plan) each Parish will need to plan and prepare to meet guidelines
and regulations. This will involve some work.
To assist in doing this Anglican Diocesan Services has prepared
a template for the policies and actions that we will need to undertake. This
has been circulated to Parish Council so that work can begin. In the meantime
Bishop Mark has suggested ministry which can be undertaken in home and Church
meetings.
The full text of his letter can be viewed at this link:
COVID Communication to Parishes 14 May 2020
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