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At a meeting of congregational leaders and staff this afternoon, March 15 we made a difficult decision. All services and meetings at Glenview are cancelled until further notice. We hope to be able to resume worship with the 10:30 service on Easter Sunday, April 12. It's difficult to set any dates, however, as circumstances and instructions change daily. Our ministers and visitors will be available in times of need. Visits may be conducted by telephone. Helpers will be available to run errands for people who are unable to leave their homes during this time, and any who are afraid to go out. Anyone who is concerned about their offerings can call the church and ask for someone to pick it up from them at home. Devotional material and prayers will be available via the Glenview Facebook page and on this website.
COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Precautions at Glenview
It’s called Abundance of Caution. Scientists tell us we can slow the spread of the virus by acting now. We take precautions to protect ourselves. It’s more important that we understand we have to protect people around us. Until Public Health officials give further instructions we will continue to meet for worship on Sundays at 10:30, but with the following practices and restrictions.
1. With great regret we will suspend the 9:00 service until further notice. The intimate atmosphere and worship space actually put us at risk. The Maundy Thursday evening service has also been cancelled. The Go Bus will not run until further notice.
2. Enter the sanctuary from the narthex through the centre doors, or from the office corridor through the door in the west transept. There will be a greeter at each door with hand sanitizer. In the narthex you can also use the sanitizer dispensers installed there.
3. When you’re in the sanctuary, please don’t sit close to others. Don’t shake hands.
4. Follow the service on the screens. To minimize hand-to-hand contact, we will not print bulletins. We can’t thoroughly sanitize Hymn Books, Psalters, or Bibles. Please use them only if you can’t read from the screens. Clean your hands immediately after the service. Pump bottles of Purell will be placed among the pews. Choir members, use your own Book of Praise only. Wash your hands before and after worship and choir practice.
5. To share the Peace of Christ, please stand, put your hands together in the position of prayer, and speak to those closest to you. Don’t leave your seat.
6. Offering plates will not be passed down the pews. There will be plates at each entrance to the sanctuary. Please put your offering in the plate as you enter. If you forget, there will be a time in the service when you can go and place your envelope.
7. There will be no refreshments served after the service until further notice.
8. ON WEEKDAYS: Hand sanitizer will be available in all rooms where meetings are held. If it’s possible to conduct your meeting via telephone or online, please do so.
9. PASTORAL CARE: Our ministers and other visitors may not be able to see you in person, especially if you live in a Nursing Home or Retirement Community. Visitation may be restricted or banned. We also have to observe all protocols and restrictions in hospitals. It may be necessary to visit by telephone.
10. SUNDAY GREETERS: Wash your hands thoroughly when you enter the building. Go to the office and get a bottle of Purell. Use it on your own hands. Take up your position (west transept door or centre aisle entrance from the narthex). Ask each person who wants to enter the sanctuary to extend a hand. Only your hand must touch the pump on the bottle. Reapply Purell to your own hands several times before the service begins.
It may be necessary to amend this list or add to it. Cancelling all services and meetings will be a last resort. However, use your own discretion about attending.
If we must close our doors, or if you are confined to your home, Glenview still needs your support. Please consider signing up for Pre-Authorized Remittance so you don’t have to worry about getting your envelope to the church.
