As Richmond Hill United Church reopens the physical space, we have put every possible safety measure in place.

The following safety rules have been implemented - all persons are expected to adhere to these:

• Registration is required for seats each Sunday, with a maximum of 50 persons

1. Registration starts three days (the Thursday) before each Sunday service (PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IN ADVANCE OF 3 DAYS)
2. Registration ends by noon on the Saturday before each Sunday service

• Families may sit together, but each person must be registered separately
• Masks are required, except for children under the age of five, individuals who have trouble breathing, hearing impaired, or those requiring assistance to use a mask
• Enter only through the main Yonge St., doors
• Walk only in the direction designated by the ushers to reduce moving past each other
• Maintain physical distancing, stay 2 meters (6 feet) away from other persons
• Practice hand hygiene and use hand sanitizer
• Avoid touching all surfaces, doorknobs, handrails, etc., as much as possible

Do NOT enter the church if you have:

1. a temperature equal to or over 38°C
2. a new or worsening cough
3. a shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
4. been feeling feverish
5. chills
6. fatigue or weakness
7. muscle or body aches
8. a new loss of smell or taste
9. a headache
10. gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)
11. been feeling very unwell
12. been tested positive for COVID-19
13. been in contact with a COVID-19 positive individual over the past two weeks
14. travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days

Please remember that there will always be risks of contracting a viral or other infection through large gatherings.