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OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19
At HCM Your Safety is our Priority!
OUR COVID-19 TASK FORCE
Here at Hope Christian Ministries, we take your safety very seriously. We have taken all the necessary precautions to ensure your safety whilst in our sanctuary. We have put together a team of competent members of our assembly to manage and maintain a high standard of care in the reopening of our church. Our systems and procedures are in accordance to those set out by the governing bodies. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND CHURCH
HOW ARE WE KEEPING YOU AND OUR CHURCH FAMILY SAFE?
We are limited to 30% seating capacity as recommended by the Toronto Health Board to prevent and contain contraction. All members and guests entering our building are required to complete a COVID-19 Assessment Questionnaire in order to track any potential contraction. In addition we have taken measures to disinfect and sanitize the sanctuary before, during and after our church services. We will be adhering to the rules of:
Social Distancing; To safeguard our church family and guests
Hand Sanitizing; To prevent the spread of Covid-19
Wearing of Masks; All members and guests must wear a mask whilst in the sanctuary, with the exception of the speaker on the podium.
RESTRICTED AREAS
The following areas are restricted until further notice. The kitchen, back hall, meeting room in the front foyer, and hall on the lower level.
DURING SERVICE
If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 during our service, please notify one of our ushers a.s.a.p. before leaving. We ask that you go home right away and self- isolate, then call Telehealth @ 1 (866) 797-0000) or your doctor.
As we maintain a 6 feet distance at all times, there will be no touching, hugging or shaking of hands during our customary meet and greet time. Instead, it is ok to say hello or wave.
While in the building, children are to sit with their parent(s) at all times.
AFTER SERVICE
At the conclusion of the service, the ushers will direct your exit wait one row at a time. This is to ensure that safe distances between all our members and guests are maintained.
Do not congregate in the foyer or washrooms. Everyone is expected to exit the building at the conclusion of the service.
COVID-19 QUESTIONNAIRE
COVID HEALTH ASSESEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
**SPECIAL ALERT**
IF YOU, OR ANY MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD, HAVE TRAVELLED OUTSIDE OF CANADA WITHIN THE PAST 14 DAYS OR ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms with unknown cause?
- Fever (37.8 degrees Celsius or greater)
- New or worsening cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
- Loss of taste or smell
- Nausea / vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Have you had contact with any person with, or under investigation for, COVID-19 in the last 14 days? Have you or anyone from your household travelled outside of Canada?
If you've answered yes to any of the above questions, please let us know immediately!
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Physical distancing should be practiced by everyone, whether or not exposed to the virus. This broad set of measures includes avoiding hand shakes, crowds, staying at least 2 meters (6feet) away from people, and, most importantly, staying at home if you feel sick.
QUARANTINE
Quarantine are put on groups and communities to separate and restrict the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
ISOLATION
A diagnosis of Covid-19 triggers isolation. Isolation is for those who are already sick and serves to keep the infected away from healthy people in order to stop the spread of the virus.
STOP THE SPREAD
HELP US PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
DO NOT enter the building before completing the COVID-19 Self-Assessment.
DO NOT enter the building if you are in a 14-day self-quarantine period due to travel outside Canada, or if you have been in contact with an individual who has contracted Covid-19.
Practice physical distancing. Stay 2-metres (6-feet) away from others. (This does not apply if you are with members of your own household.)
Bring your mask to church. Masks must be worn at all times while in the church building.
Wash your hands well, and often, with soap and water. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer (minimum 70% alcohol) may be used as an alternative. Be sure to wash your wrists, under your fingernails and in-between your fingers.
Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Wash or sanitize your hands after using a tissue.
Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
Do not leave the sanctuary before the end of the service unless absolutely necessary.
Ensure children are fed sufficiently before entering the building. The nursery and feeding room will not be open.
Minimize the use of restrooms as much as possible.
Bring your own water, tissues and hand sanitizer to church with you, if at all possible,
No handshakes or hugs are permitted.
Electronic funds transfer is the safest, quickest and preferred way to give all donations to the church. Please visit (donate@hopecministries.com) for further details.