In light of Omicron and rising case rates, we're going to be taking a few extra precautions at church this Sunday.
The Church of Scotland, and therefore Holy Trinity church are moving back to 1 metre distancing, so we're going to do that as well.
Of course, this has some knock-on effects for the rest of our meeting, and means we won't be able to mingle either before or after the service. You're still very welcome (and encouraged) to turn up any time from 2:30pm and you'll be able to chat to those sitting near you until the service starts. And then when the service finishes, we'll need to have everyone leaving the building in a way that maintains that 1 metre distance.
We're also going to need to stay in our seats for ministry time, so, as we were doing a couple of months ago, we'll be leading a short time of prayer from the front, and people will be invited to receive in their seats.
Of course, this isn't the update we were hoping to send you the week before Christmas, but as always, our main priority is to keep everyone as safe as possible.
We will record the service as we do every week and so for anyone who would feel more comfortable staying home this Sunday, you'll be able to watch the service on YouTube from the middle of next week all being well.
Please know that we are praying for you all, for any anxiety you might be feeling and for the ache we all feel for "normality". God bless and protect you and your families.
With love,
Kingdom Vineyard Team