Covid Update

Read the latest updates on Covid and how this will affect services below. For information about services and orders of service click here.



Please download an order of service to use on your phone or tablet before you come to church. 


Wearing masks in churches is now compulsory (unless you are exempt) and we are expecting masks to be worn throughout services even when singing. Those taking the service will only take off their masks for the parts they are leading.


Please take a lateral flow test a few hours before coming to church and do not come if there is any doubt about it being a clear negative result.


And don't forget you can join us online for most of our services.



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