We are really looking forward to Encounter this month!

It's important to note that some of us love being back together in-person and for others of us, it comes with some anxieties.

Following last months Encounter, we have made a few adjustments. We hope this will help us all to prepare and feel as safe as possible.

We will sit in café style church, for the whole morning.

We love this idea for creating a greater sense of welcome, family and hospitality... we also love it as it will help us to keep social distancing and a level of order. It's a win, win!

Lunch

• Everyone will be seated with SIX to every table.

• Your lunch will be served to the table

• The food will have serving spoons/utensils (please use them, not your fingers)

• We will have metal cutlery and real plates so boxes of washing up will need to be taken home. This will save the planet and cash. House Churches will be asked to do this.

• All food will be served in recyclable and microwaveable pots (with lids). You can take home any leftovers. This will help reduce our food waste.

Any unopened drinks we can use for the next Encounter so please don't take home. Please be ready to wipe down your tablecloth after the meal with paper towel and spray.

Crockery and Cutlery

Monday and Tuesday House Church will be taking the boxes of dirties home with them. All boxes can be returned to Robb and Sally's. At the side of their shed, in the front garden, they have three boxes where Encounter plates etc are stored. Please ask your HC Leader for the code to the boxes.

Welcome Table

On the door you will be welcomed by a lovely team. First, you will be asked to sanitise your hands. Then you will asked if you would like a GREEN or RED sticker. RED means you would like to remain socially distanced from others - at all times. GREEN means you are OK to be closer to others and if you wish to hug.

Sanitation Station

There will be anti-bac, hand-towels and sanitiser available for all your sanitation needs. Please use as you feel.

Ventilation

We are going to keep windows and doors open so please bring an extra layer just in case!

We hope these actions will enable us to have the most precious time together.... looking forward to seeing you all!!