Safeguarding

The PCC of St John the Evangelist, Sandown is committed to safeguarding and supports fully the Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Policy. All of our licensed clergy, lay readers and volunteers are DBS checked; all PCC members, clergy and volunteers are trained in safeguarding every 3 years. Our Safeguarding Officer is Rev. Jonathan Hall who can be contacted on 01983 402480 Our Safeguarding policy can be found by clicking here.

Coronavirus Update The gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions means that we will resume Sunday morning worship in Church from Sunday 4th April 2021. (Sadly, it will not be possible for the Church to be open during the week until coronavirus restrictions are fully lifted). You are warmly invited to join us for a simple service of Holy Communion 10.30am Every Sunday OUR FIRST SERVICE WILL BE 4th APRIL A CELEBRATION COMMUNION ON EASTER SUNDAY Guidelines for preventing the spread of coronavirus mean that our services will feel very different… • Everyone MUST wear a face mask. (Unless medically exempt). • Everyone will be asked to sanitise their hands as they enter and leave. • Everyone will be asked to give their name and contact details to assist with NHS “test and trace.” • There will be posters and markers to help everyone move around the church in a safe way to maintain 2m social distance wherever possible. • The total number of people will be limited to 50 with people sitting in alternate pews. (Increased if members of the same household sit together). • There will be an order of service to take home and bring back with you. • Music will continue to be an important part of our worship - although we will not be able to sing, there will be recorded or live music for reflection. • We will share Communion together, but this will be the bread only. • Although we will not be able to share in the usual time of socialising over refreshments at the end of the service, there will be a strong sense of comfort gained from being able to worship together as “the body of Christ” in one place. Reverend Jonathan Hall

Safeguarding

The PCC of St John the Evangelist, Sandown is committed to safeguarding and supports fully the Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Policy. All of our licensed clergy, lay readers and volunteers are DBS checked; all PCC members, clergy and volunteers are trained in safeguarding every 3 years. Our Safeguarding Officer is Rev. Jonathan Hall who can be contacted on 01983 402480 Our Safeguarding policy can be found by clicking here.

Coronavirus Update The gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions means that we will resume Sunday morning worship in Church from Sunday 4th April 2021. (Sadly, it will not be possible for the Church to be open during the week until coronavirus restrictions are fully lifted). You are warmly invited to join us for a simple service of Holy Communion 10.30am Every Sunday OUR FIRST SERVICE WILL BE 4th APRIL A CELEBRATION COMMUNION ON EASTER SUNDAY Guidelines for preventing the spread of coronavirus mean that our services will feel very different… • Everyone MUST wear a face mask. (Unless medically exempt). • Everyone will be asked to sanitise their hands as they enter and leave. • Everyone will be asked to give their name and contact details to assist with NHS “test and trace.” • There will be posters and markers to help everyone move around the church in a safe way to maintain 2m social distance wherever possible. • The total number of people will be limited to 50 with people sitting in alternate pews. (Increased if members of the same household sit together). • There will be an order of service to take home and bring back with you. • Music will continue to be an important part of our worship - although we will not be able to sing, there will be recorded or live music for reflection. • We will share Communion together, but this will be the bread only. • Although we will not be able to share in the usual time of socialising over refreshments at the end of the service, there will be a strong sense of comfort gained from being able to worship together as “the body of Christ” in one place. Reverend Jonathan Hall