The shepherds' fields at Bethlehem in Palestine,
slowly disappearing under Israel's invasive settlements.
Christmas services
Incense - there will be incense used at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and at the 10am Choral Eucharist on Christmas Day.
Vaccinations
There are now no vaccination requirements for our church services, including our Christmas services (above). Proof of vaccination need not be shown on entry.
QR Codes
All attendees must still use the QR code on entry to allow contract tracing in the event that an infectious person attends. This is become a common occurrence in Brighton, so if an infected person attends a service you may receive an sms or a phone call asking you to have a COVID test and isolate until the result is available.
Masks
The Diocese recommends that masks be worn inside due to the limitations with physical distancing at Christmas services. This is especially relevant for those attending the Children's Service at 5pm on Christmas Eve as COVID is rife in all Brighton primary schools at the moment.
Masks must be worn by all voluntary and paid staff, including in the Opportunity Shop.
Offertory bowl giving
Our side people will be passing around the offertory bowls at our services beginning on Christmas Eve.
Communion
An intincted wafer will remain the form of host distributed at our Eucharist services so there will be no chalice assistants required until at least February. The Diocesan advise remains against the use of a common cup for health reasons at this time.
No refreshments
As services now permit unvaccinated people to attend, we are unable to offer refreshments after services because this is governed by the hospitality regulations which do not permit mixed refreshment areas. You still have to be vaccinated to go to a cafe.
Sanitiser
As the church is no longer being cleaned twice on a Sunday morning, we recommend that you use the sanitiser provided in the narthex.
OPEN CHRISTMAS WEEK:
MONDAY 20 DECEMBER
TUESDAY 21
WEDNESDAY 22
THEN CLOSED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 19th JANUARY 2022