Current News - Church service INFORMATION
Welcome to St Mark’s Church, we are now CLOSED again! Following the latest National restrictions and the spread of the new strain of the Coronavirus The PCC have decided that Church will remain closed to protect, clergy, staff and our congregation.
The following information will be revised when we next are due to open. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND SERVICES AT ST MARK'S HEYSIDE. Despite the changes in the restrictions in Oldham regarding Coronavirus we would like to confirm to worshippers that St Mark's will still be open for worship this Sunday. You need to be aware of the restrictions we have to abide by and the procedures in place to allow you to attend. In order to attend our Sunday Eucharist services (which re-started on Sunday 2nd August 2020) you must follow this guidance. Our Church is now open for Worship at 10am on Sundays. We have to abide by very strict guidance from the Government and the Church of England and as such we ask that EVERYONE who wishes to come to St Mark’s reads our instructions and Books to reserve your place. If you wish to join us for worship you MUST:
Be advised that the service will be spoken, no singing or hymns.
If you have had symptoms of Covid -19 or been in contact with anyone who has had symptoms, DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH. Should you develop Covid-19 symptoms during the service – Leave at once, informing the wardens as you leave. If you have not followed the Social distancing or Public health guidance on group meetings and social bubbles ABSOLUTELY, you should not attend Church. You may:
The PCC has commissioned a working party to develop a comprehensive Risk assessment, designed to do everything we can to assure you of a safe visit to St Mark's Church. Copies of that Risk Assessment is attached here, together with our Risk Assessment for Funeral services. Risk assessment for genreal Worship services Risk assessment for Funeral Services |