GCoC

Effective Friday, September 17, 2021 an interim province-wide mandatory masking order has been implemented for all indoor public spaces.

In respect of this health measure, masks will be required to be worn if you attend the in-person worship gathering or other meetings in the building that are subject to this order.

A limited supply of masks is available at the church building.

More Info: Public Measures – COVID-19 (Government of Saskatchewan)

As of Sunday, July 11th, all public health orders related to COVID-19 are rescinded in the province. This includes the requirement for masks in indoor public places and limits on events and gathering sizes.

• Some may want to or need to continue wearing masks and maintain physical distancing at church gatherings.
• Please respect those who may refrain from or decline embraces or handshakes.
• Hand sanitizer and extra masks are still available at the church building.
• Practice proper cough and sneezing etiquette (into the bend of your elbow).
• Stay home and do not come to church if you are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties.

More Info: Living With COVID-19 (Government of Saskatchewan)

Effective May 30, 2021, the total number of people participating in all worship services in Saskatchewan cannot exceed 30 per cent of seating capacity or 150 people, whichever is less. These guidelines apply to all worship services, including celebrations of life, weddings and outdoor ceremonies. Seating (or designated worship space) must be arranged so that physical distancing can be observed at all times.

Everyone in attendance at a place of worship must wear a mask except clergy members or religious leaders who are leading a service or ceremony while speaking from a podium, lectern, platform, stage, desk or other standing or seating area dedicated to speaking.

For the purposes of contact tracing, places of worship are required to collect and maintain a list of people that are present within their facilities for any purposes. Lists must be maintained confidentially by the place of worship and destroyed after 30 days.

Source: Places of Worship Guidelines (Government of Saskatchewan)

Due to the increasing number of COVID cases, effective Friday, April 16th, in-person worship gatherings in Saskatchewan cannot exceed 30 people (excluding officiants and staff).  Physical distancing, wearing of face masks, and other required COVID-19 protocols must also be followed.

“Non-ceremonial” gatherings continue to be limited to 30 people.