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COVID-19 Update – Application processes will begin next week for further reopening church buildings, reopening opportunity (and similar activities) and for allowing hall hire

29 May – Number 1 Application processes will begin next week for further reopening church buildings, reopening opportunity (and similar activities) and for allowing hall hire. Where a parish cannot resolve to reopen Sunday worship or resolves not to reopen for Sunday worship they should advise the Bishop in writing. Please manage workloads carefully! Dear brothers and...

COVID-19 Update – Thank you for your careful attention to detail in applications to reopen church buildings

26 May – Number 1 Thank you for your careful attention to detail in applications to reopen church buildings No changes in permissions Parishes urged to make preparations for the next stage Please pray! Dear colleagues, Reopening applications Thank you for your careful consideration of the wellbeing and safety issues associated with the reopening of...

COVID-19 Update – Slow stream of applications for reopening of church buildings

19 May – Number 1 Slow stream of applications for reopening of church buildings Guidance on baptisms Dear colleagues, Reopening applications I am grateful for the careful attention that people are giving to the process of reopening our church buildings. There has been a slow stream of applications most of which focus on the re-opening application...

COVID-19 Update – Incumbents and Churchwardens – Application can be made to livestream services on a Sunday

15 May – Number 1 Application can be made to livestream services on a Sunday NSW Health have advised that congregation numbers doesn’t include the people leading/managing the service Dear colleagues, I write to confirm that the use of a church building on a Sunday for live streaming or recording without a congregation being present...

COVID-19 Update – Incumbents, Parish Council Treasurers and Churchwardens – Application process for reopening church buildings and recommencing church activity released

14 May – Number 1 Application process for reopening church buildings and recommencing church activity released Dear brothers and sisters, Introduction I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with so many of you via Zoom yesterday as we continue our journey of returning to face-to-face ministries in our parishes. All of our consideration is...

COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA Update – Revised draft of for opening church buildings and recommencing parish operations released

9 May 2020 – Number 1 Revised draft of for opening church buildings and recommencing parish operations released Details about hall hire included in draft The only change to yesterday’s update is a revised draft framework which includes hall hire being permitted when NSW moves to step 2. Hirers will need to be responsible for...

COVID-19 Update – Draft steps for opening church buildings and recommencing parish operations released

8 May 2020 – Number 1 Draft steps for opening church buildings and recommencing parish operations released The Australian Government has released a document outlining the steps for a COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA. It is important to note that the requirements in NSW will not change until the NSW government issues the appropriate health orders. Parishes will...

Weekly News Summary on Tuesday 26 May 2020