Updated COVID Protocols for In-Person Worship Services:
  • Masks are highly recommended, but no longer required.
  • Congregational singing is permitted.
  • You are encouraged to spread out to maintain social distancing. Anyone wanting extra space is invited to sit in the balcony.
  • Sanitize or wash hands on entry into the building or the sanctuary.
  • Offering plates are located at the door.
Covid Procedure Update – September 22nd, 2022 

The board discussed our COVID protocols, weighing the information from public health, current COVID levels, and feedback received from congregation. As a congregation, we have a shared responsibility to each other. To date we have used the most protective option when dealing with sanctuary and church building.

As we start to move to COVID being an endemic disease, the board felt it was time to take a small step towards loosening restrictions. As of this coming Sunday, people are asked to wear masks while moving around the sanctuary/church building, when singing and when social distancing cannot be maintained. Masks may be removed when sitting in your pew and while eating and drinking in the hall. Church meetings where distancing cannot be maintained or where there is poor ventilation, masks will still be required.

Should the community COVID situation change drastically, the new policy for masks is not being followed, or public health recommendations change, this decision will be re-evaluated. Please note that public health it is still recommending wearing a mask in public indoors and when social distancing cannot be maintained, to reduce your chances of getting COVID.

Covid-19 Update – March 14th, 2022

While the mandatory orders have ended in New Brunswick, we are taking a conservative approach to reopening. To attend St. Paul’s in-person and during worship services, we will no longer require you to show proof of vaccination. However given that we have the responsibility to care for each other and many of our congregants being in higher risk categories the following COVID protocols will still be required:

  • – Wearing a mask at all times during worship and whenever in a group settings.
  • – Sanitizing one’s hands upon entry
  • – Sitting in the marked pews to maintain distance
  • – Being aware of social distancing when entering and leaving building
  • – Virtual engagement options will still be available for church activities

We will be offering a coffee time for those who are interested after worship, at this the following protocols will be in effect:

  • – Servers will pour coffee or tea for and add sugar and milk
  • – Snacks will be served (no buffet style)
  • – Participants are to be seated at tables maintaining social distancing
  • – Masks must remain on while not eating or drinking

Community user groups and renters are asked to follow the above protocols.

 

Covid-19 Update
Winter Plan – Level 3

As announced yesterday, all of NB is moving into Level 3 of the Covid-19 Winter Plan as of 11:59pm tonight, Friday Jan 14, 2022.

This means that effective tonight, the church will be closed until further notice or the province returns to level 2.

Sunday Worship will be conducted via Zoom. Join our Zoom Service by clicking HERE. Passcode: 165090. If you need help connecting, please contact Rev. Michelle at 259-7602

Meghan will be in and out of the office so please call 458-1183 or email stpaulsoffice224@gmail.com should you need anything.

Before Christmas there was a save the date sent out for this coming Saturday for a visioning session. This meeting has been postponed.

There is a regularly scheduled board meeting on Sunday at 1pm. This meeting will be held virtually as well.

The Pantry program will still be open from 9-11 on Wednesdays to provide food to those in need. If you have any donations for this program, please call Meghan to arrange drop-off.

Also, if you wish to be added to a telephone tree for either giving or receiving friendly contact during the lockdown, please call or email Rev. Michelle or Meghan.

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to shift and care for each other and our province.

As always, if you are in need of pastoral services, Rev. Michelle is always around. Please don’t hesitate to either call her at 259-7602 or email at michellenarmstrong@hotmail.com

Update October 6, 2021

Below is the latest letter sent from our regional council – nothing new, mainly just clarification regarding letter sent September 24, 2021

Click here for the Covid-19 Update for New Brunswick dated October 5, 2021 sent out by Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council

Update September 25, 2021

There’ s a saying “don’t like the weather wait 5 min and it will change” well the same is true in the storm of Covid. With the emergency order being brought into effect at midnight our last Covid update is null and void. Please note that we will now be requiring proof of vaccination for access to in-person services, those unvaccinated can still participate over zoom or through the recording on youtube.  Masks will still be required when accessing any church space and we are asking people to still be mindful of social distancing between family bubbles.

Click here for the  Covid-19 Update for New Brunswick dated Sept 24, 2021 sent out by Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council.

Updated:  September 8, 2021

Greetings,

Our board met last week, August 29th 2021, to discuss our GREEN PHASE protocols and a full document will be available on the website shortly.  Guiding our decisions was the faith stance that we are called to care for the last and the least among us, in this case it means creating an environment that is as safe as possible for our children and those who are immune comprised.

 

Sunday Worship 

Here is what you need to know for Sunday’s service:

    • Masks/shields to be worn when accessing common areas of the church and throughout service.  We ask that you sanitize your hands when entering the building/sanctuary. We will still have live worship through Zoom and our hope is to record those services for Youtube.  You can access zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86854718551  Passcode: 165090
    • All Offerings will continue to be received at the sanctuary door.
    • You are welcome to sit in any of the marked pews but we ask that you continue to social distance from people not in your close circle of family/friends.  Balcony is now open!
    • All entrances are now open! – you will be able to enter the church via Charlotte and York Street
    • We will resume bulletins on September 19th.  Digital versions will remain available on the website.

These protocols will be reviewed and updated regularly.  They are subject to change based on public health orders and community covid situation.  We thank you for helping us follow these protocols and with your patience as we seek to care for our community of faith.

 

Return to Sunday School 

We are pleased to announce that Sunday School will begin on September 19th, 2021.   

Here are the guidelines for Sunday School which were compiled by the Christian Education Committee.

    • Children will be with their families in the sanctuary until after children’s time in worship service
    • Wearing of masks, hand sanitizing, and social distancing is required at this time
    • Weekly attendance and contact information will be kept in case of outbreak
    • At 11:30am, children will proceed to Fraser Memorial Hall to be picked up

Pre-registration for Sunday School is appreciated but not necessary.  If you have any question or to pre-register your child/children, please contact Cathy Davis at 455-1129 or by email at johntdavis@hotmail.com

Teachers are looking forward to seeing everyone on September 19th!

 

Pastoral Concerns & Hospital Visitation                                                           

Pastoral care has resumed with a few additions!  Rev. Michelle is available to address concerns over the phone, in person (at the church, hospital, or home) or via zoom.  If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the office by phone (458-1183) or by email (stpaulsoffice224@gmail.com), and a time will be set up!

Clergy are now allowed to visit people who are in hospital so long as a direct request is made to the minister, with a room number. Call or email any time and Rev. Michelle will get to the hospital as soon as she is able.

We thank you for keeping up with us through these updates, and hope to continue to get information to you as effectively as possible.

Let’s strive to support one another, engage in our faith, and we will find a way forward together.

Be healthy. Be safe. Be blessed.

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Michelle