St.Philopater Coptic Orthodox Church, Guelph ON

Dear Congregation members,

We are filled with joy to be given the permission to re-open our church doors! Please carefully read the following precautions prior to attending services to keep each other safe!

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY REGISTERING TO ATTEND A SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED IN THIS CONSENT FORM (click to read)

READ BEFORE SIGNING UP:

1. Every family is to sign-up for one liturgy every 3 weeks, to ensure that the whole congregation has a chance to attend.

2. Only ONE registration per household.

3. Please DO NOT SIGN UP or ATTEND services if you or anyone in your household:

- is experiencing any flu like symptoms (coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing);

-has come in contact with anyone who may have tested positive for COVID-19;

-has traveled outside Canada in the past 14 days;

READ BEFORE ATTENDING ANY SERVICE:

1. Sanitize your hands before entering the church. Hand sanitizers will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own.

2. Please limit the use of the washrooms as much as possible.

3. All congregation members should wear a mask at all times (except children under 2 years old). If you do not have a mask, a limited quantity will be available for purchase at the door for $2.

4. Maintain social distancing with any member outside your family.

5. Please sit together as a family. No standing as a group, socializing, greeting, kissing or hugging is permitted.

6. Please refrain from touching or kissing any icons.

7. Communion will be given to each family row by row. Please remain seated until you are called.

8. You are asked to please leave the building once you have taken communion to avoid any social gathering.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN:

a) Head scarf

b) Mouth Covering

c) Water Bottle

d) Mask and Sanitizer

e) Book/Agbeya

Thank you for your help and cooperation in keeping our congregation safe! Please continue praying for the peace of our Church.

God Bless and see you soon