Covid-19 Omicron variant update
The health and wellbeing of our members, adherents and visitors continues to be our priority. The recent announcement of the Omicron Covid-19 variant and increasing infection rates in the community means that we must take steps to protect our vulnerable and elderly cohorts.
In line with public health guidelines from the government and our own local risk assessments, we will be re-introducing the mandatory wearing of face coverings during our worship services, effective immediately. Exceptions will be made only for individuals who are medically exempt.
Please bring your own face covering which must donned before entering the building. Face coverings must remain affixed for the duration of our services until further notice.
We are encouraging frequent lateral flow home testing for Covid-19 before attending public gatherings. If you have difficulty accessing test kits, please contact a member of the Leadership Team.
Chrisma Covid-19 statement: Lockdown easing and phased approach
On Monday 19th July the government shifted from legislative enforcement of all COVID-19 restrictions, to guidance that emphasises the personal and corporate responsibility of individuals and organisations to protect others and themselves.
It is my belief that as many members within the body of Christ, we are called to be responsible for one another, and that includes looking out for the more vulnerable among us, as their suffering is our suffering. Therefore with the number of infections continuing to rise, and a more virulent variation of the virus known as the delta variant seemingly more transmissible than previous variants, the leadership team and I have decided that a cautious approach to the lifting of restrictions here at Chrisma is needed. Hence we will be taking the following steps towards a more gradual easing of restrictions over the next 2 months.
Registration for attending the building for worship will continue for the time being so as to help us monitor numbers
There will be a gradual increase in capacity starting 1st August. Seating to be increased to around 110 initially, still maintaining distancing where possible.
Whilst face coverings are no longer mandatory, we would still encourage the wearing of masks whilst moving around the building, but they can be removed whilst seated.
We will no longer be doing temperature scans on entry, but rely on you to stay at home and take the necessary tests if you find yourself displaying any COVID symptoms, including a high temperature.
The hand sanitisers will remain in place and available for use.
We will continue to ensure the building is well ventilated, and social distancing can be reduced to 1 m instead of the current 2 metres.
Congregational singing is now permitted, however we would ask that face coverings be worn whilst singing.
We would ask for your continued support by observing these precautionary measures, all of which will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that everyone is kept as safe as possible whilst at Chrisma during these uncertain times.
Thank you
Pastor Wayne & NTCG Chrisma Leadership team.
Chrisma Covid-19 statement:
National Lockdown 2021
The health and wellbeing of our members, adherents and visitors continues to be our priority. The recent announcement of another national lockdown by the government due to the high transmissibility of the new Covid-19 variant means that we must take steps to protect our vulnerable and elderly cohorts.
Although places of worship were not mandated to close. We have carefully considered the options and concluded that resumption of The Sunday Alternative via Zoom/YouTube is the safest approach going forward. We will continue to monitor public health updates and local requirements with a view to review our decision in the coming weeks.
Our 21 days of fasting and prayer continues as we seek God for the right start to 2021 under the theme - REVEALING CHRIST: Make Him Seen, Make Him Heard, Make A Difference. If you are in need of support for basic necessities, please visit our website where there are details of several outreach initiatives to support you and your family.
Further information and access details for our meetings will follow.
Bishop Wayne Perkins, Senior Pastor & NTCG Chrisma Leadership Team
Chrisma Covid-19 statement: National Lockdown update
The health and wellbeing of our members, adherents and visitors continues to be our priority.
In light of the government’s announcement of a national four-week lockdown (1 November), we have considered the guidance and are taking the most appropriate steps to adhere to the new measures for places of worship.
Accordingly, we invite all members, adherents and visitors to participate in our Sunday Services via live broadcast on our YouTube channel. Congregational worship within the building will cease until the lockdown has been lifted. Our reoccurring weekly schedule of activities including Bible Study, Children's Sunday School, Women’s Hour, Men’s Breakfast and Prayer and Pursuit will continue on Zoom.
Please note we are committed to promote worship irrespective of the temporary pause and we will continue to implement strategies to enable this.
We would like to thank you for your support over the last few months and ask that you continue to engage in worship and cover our leadership, supporting ministries and each other in prayer.
Chrisma COVID-19 Statement: Reopening update
The health and wellbeing of our members, adherents and visitors continues to be our priority. We are taking the appropriate steps, to prepare for resuming church activities, following the publication of guidelines from the Government, relating to the reopening of places of worship. We have reviewed these guidelines carefully and concluded that they present several logistical challenges including the reorganisation of our worship space and services. Accordingly, we are undertaking the necessary risk assessments to ensure our environment is safe before any move is made to reopen. In the meantime, we will continue to deliver our services virtually and will not be gathering in person on 5th July. We will continue to update you on the measures we are taking to ensure a safe return. We would like to thank you for your support over the last 16 weeks as we have prayed, studied and worshipped together online; we have truly gathered though separated.
Bishop Claion Grandison and NTCG Chrisma Leadership Team
Chrisma COVID-19 Statement
Our priority is the health and wellbeing of our members, adherents and visitors. We are taking precautions and appropriate steps in line with the most recent guidance from Public Health England (PHE) to promote social distancing. Accordingly, our reoccurring face-to-face weekly schedule inclusive of “Pioneers Club, Bible Study and Sunday Service” will temporarily pause until further notice.
Please note that we are committed to promote worship irrespective of the temporary pause and we are implementing strategies to enable this, our communication channels will be updated regularly with advice and instructions. We have also taken measures to ensure the wellbeing of the elderly and vulnerable in our church.
Bishop Claion Grandison & NTCG Chrisma Leadership Team.