... to be confirmed next week, but following the announcement by the Prime Minister this week, we're currently working to see if we can open for Individual Private Prayer & Reflection on Sunday 5th July between 11am and 2pm at St Mary’s. Our other church buildings will not be opening just yet.We don’t currently plan to restart services but shall continue to offer online services for those who are able to join in with us. You can sign up to receive them at http://stmarysalverstoke.org.ukThe access to St. Mary's may be especially welcome by those 50 or so members of the congregation who do not have internet access to our online worship.We are planning to stick with the strict 2 metre social distancing rule at St. Mary's, which means that the maximum number of people at any one time will be 20. Entry will be through the main west Tower Door, where visitors will be greeted by a steward. Exit will be through the south porch door. We plan to provide suitable training for those people who have kindly volunteered as stewards first though.Confirmation of the start date and more information will appear next week, so please do check in for a further update then. In the meantime, please do pray for the church council and the other members of the team as they make final decisions about how and when to reopen our church buildings. (Andy Norris, Rector. 25 June)
WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO CHURCH FOR PRIVATE PRAYER SAFELY. St Mary's Church, Alverstoke, ISN'T OPEN JUST YET but we're working hard putting safe distancing measures in place.We look forward to welcoming you for private prayer as soon as we possibly can. Please check our website and Facebook page for further updatesSadly, it will be a bit longer before we can open other buildings.
The church buildings may be closed at the moment but the Church is still alive and happening. Sign up to our newsletter via our website for information on how we are being church and to sign up to receive our recorded Sunday service.Parish Office - this is currently closed although emails are still being answered and the Office answer machine is checked daily.Baptisms - these are currently on hold and we have rescheduled those booked with us. Emergency baptisms can take place on a hospital or at home, though subject to strict hygiene restrictions and physical distancing as far as possible.Weddings - these are currently on hold. Please contact us by email if you have any queries.Funerals - these are being held at the graveside or at crematoriums. Only immediate family can attend (subject to crematorium rules) and social distancing must be maintainedSocial Events - these are currently postponed and we hope to resume our activities as soon as it is safe to do so.
