Connect with Online WorshipFor those who are not joining us in-person, we are continuing to offer multiple ways to join us remotely.
Zoom: Join us Live at 10am (Zoom meeting opens at 9:45am) Please email us to get the Zoom login information YouTube: Streamed Live at 10am: www.bit.ly/emmanuellive Recordings for watching anytime: Click Here Facebook: Up-to-date links available here. |
Worship In-PersonOur Sunday service takes place at 10am and last for about one hour. Most weeks are a service with Holy Communion and all baptized Christians are invited to the Lord's Table. Children of all ages are welcome in the service. Their noises are a sign of life within our community. There is a small nursery available at the back of the sanctuary if parents and caregivers wish to step into a quiet room at any point. |
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Previous COVID Protocols and Guidelines for Return to In-Person Worship
**Update for April 4, 2023
Church council has made the decision to make mask wearing optional again. Windows will be open during the service to allow fresh air into the sanctuary.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have slightly changed. We will continue to offer individual wine cups and wafers distributed by the pastor and assistants. The common cup will be made available again for those who wish to receive it.
**Update for November 20, 2022
Based on current Public Health guidance and on the advice of the Eastern Synod, we have returned to requiring masks while in the church. Worship leaders may remove masks while they are speaking.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have not changed. We will continue to use individual wine cups and wafers distributed by the pastor.
** Update for June 26, 2022
Based on current Public Health Guidance, the council of Emmanuel has decided to make some changes to our COVID protocols.
We will continue to use a sign in sheet each week for contact tracing purposes.
Masks are now optional while at Emmanuel. This is the same policy in place at the Manor residence. Worship leaders may remove masks while they are speaking.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have not changed. We will continue to use individual wine cups and wafers distributed by the pastor.
** Update for March 24, 2022
While provincial guidance and requirements have changed this week, council has decided to keep some COVID protocols in place.
There will be a sign in sheet each week for contact tracing purposes.
Masks are required while indoors. This is the same policy kept in place by the Manor residence. Worship leaders may remove masks while they are speaking.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have not changed. We will continue to use individual wine cups.
** Update for February 19, 2022
On February 20 we return to in-person worship with singing and Holy Communion. Masks, physical distancing, and all other safety measures required by Toronto Public Health will be in effect.
** Update for February 4, 2022
As of February 1 we are beginning our return to in-person worship. On February 6 and 13 we are strongly encouraging everyone to attend church remotely if possible. We offer ways to connect through Zoom, YouTube, or Sermon by Phone. At this point we plan to keep the church open for people who are not able to join us remotely.
We will be restricting singing in the sanctuary and refraining from communion services for these two weeks.
** Update for January 5, 2022
Due to public health guidance and on the advice of the Bishop, we have moved back to only offering online worship for the month of January. We hope to offer limited in-person attendance in February. Continue to check here for updates.
We continue to offer ways to connect through Zoom, YouTube, or Sermon by Phone
** Update for December 20, 2021
With the recent rise of COVID cases due to the Omicron variant and based on advice from Public Health, we are strongly encouraging everyone to attend church remotely if possible. We offer ways to connect through Zoom, YouTube, or Sermon by Phone. At this point we plan to keep the church open for people who are not able to join us remotely.
We will be restricting singing in the sanctuary and refraining from communion services until the end of January.
**Update for November 3, 2021
Based on guidance from the Eastern Synod Office, we have now begun singing again during the service. We remain masked while singing.
**Update for September 12, 2021
As of September 12th we are worshiping inside the church building once again. We will continue to monitor public health guidelines and COVID case counts, but for now, we plan to have weekly services indoors at 10am.
Advance registration is requested and can be completed at the RSVP website.
Important Information to read before attending:
1- All attendees should pre-register. Registration is now open and you can register at this link. Attendance is limited to ensure proper physical distancing guidelines are maintained. Registration helps with ensuring proper capacity and with required contact tracing as set out by Toronto Public Health.
2- If you cannot register online, or you would to be placed on a waiting list, please call Pastor Jordan for assistance.
3- For those who are not joining in person, we will continue to offer services online. You can join us live at 10am on Zoom or watch the stream on YouTube. A recording will be available later in the afternoon. Our Sermon-By-Phone will continue to be available but will not be updated until Sunday afternoon . We invite those joining by Zoom to stick around for coffee hour after the service. Links and login details are included below.
4- Social time takes place outdoors after the service. No coffee or snacks will be served and masks are required when not physically distanced.
5- Some of the COVID protocols to be aware of are:
6- Over the past year and a half we have all gotten used to going about our old routines in different ways. Similarly, returning to church will also be different. The service will be familiar, but with modifications. Our restrictions will adapt to the current context. And God will be with us in worship. We look forward to seeing you at church.
If you have any questions about our safety plans or to learn more about what attending church with COVID protocols in place will be like, please reach out to us by email or phone Pastor Jordan directly.
Joining us Remotely
For those who are not joining us in-person, we are continuing to offer multiple ways to join us remotely.
Zoom: Join us Live at 10am (Zoom meeting opens at 9:45am)
Please email us to get the Zoom login information
YouTube:
Streamed Live at 10am: www.bit.ly/emmanuellive
Recording for watching later: Click Here
Facebook:
Up-to-date links available here.
Coffee Hour
Social time takes place outdoors after the service. No coffee or snacks will be served and masks are required when not physically distanced.
Those of you who join us on Zoom are invited to have continue conversation online after the service.
Church council has made the decision to make mask wearing optional again. Windows will be open during the service to allow fresh air into the sanctuary.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have slightly changed. We will continue to offer individual wine cups and wafers distributed by the pastor and assistants. The common cup will be made available again for those who wish to receive it.
**Update for November 20, 2022
Based on current Public Health guidance and on the advice of the Eastern Synod, we have returned to requiring masks while in the church. Worship leaders may remove masks while they are speaking.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have not changed. We will continue to use individual wine cups and wafers distributed by the pastor.
** Update for June 26, 2022
Based on current Public Health Guidance, the council of Emmanuel has decided to make some changes to our COVID protocols.
We will continue to use a sign in sheet each week for contact tracing purposes.
Masks are now optional while at Emmanuel. This is the same policy in place at the Manor residence. Worship leaders may remove masks while they are speaking.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have not changed. We will continue to use individual wine cups and wafers distributed by the pastor.
** Update for March 24, 2022
While provincial guidance and requirements have changed this week, council has decided to keep some COVID protocols in place.
There will be a sign in sheet each week for contact tracing purposes.
Masks are required while indoors. This is the same policy kept in place by the Manor residence. Worship leaders may remove masks while they are speaking.
Physical distancing is no longer required. Please be courteous to those who would like to continue distancing from others.
Our communion practices have not changed. We will continue to use individual wine cups.
** Update for February 19, 2022
On February 20 we return to in-person worship with singing and Holy Communion. Masks, physical distancing, and all other safety measures required by Toronto Public Health will be in effect.
** Update for February 4, 2022
As of February 1 we are beginning our return to in-person worship. On February 6 and 13 we are strongly encouraging everyone to attend church remotely if possible. We offer ways to connect through Zoom, YouTube, or Sermon by Phone. At this point we plan to keep the church open for people who are not able to join us remotely.
We will be restricting singing in the sanctuary and refraining from communion services for these two weeks.
** Update for January 5, 2022
Due to public health guidance and on the advice of the Bishop, we have moved back to only offering online worship for the month of January. We hope to offer limited in-person attendance in February. Continue to check here for updates.
We continue to offer ways to connect through Zoom, YouTube, or Sermon by Phone
** Update for December 20, 2021
With the recent rise of COVID cases due to the Omicron variant and based on advice from Public Health, we are strongly encouraging everyone to attend church remotely if possible. We offer ways to connect through Zoom, YouTube, or Sermon by Phone. At this point we plan to keep the church open for people who are not able to join us remotely.
We will be restricting singing in the sanctuary and refraining from communion services until the end of January.
**Update for November 3, 2021
Based on guidance from the Eastern Synod Office, we have now begun singing again during the service. We remain masked while singing.
**Update for September 12, 2021
As of September 12th we are worshiping inside the church building once again. We will continue to monitor public health guidelines and COVID case counts, but for now, we plan to have weekly services indoors at 10am.
Advance registration is requested and can be completed at the RSVP website.
Important Information to read before attending:
1- All attendees should pre-register. Registration is now open and you can register at this link. Attendance is limited to ensure proper physical distancing guidelines are maintained. Registration helps with ensuring proper capacity and with required contact tracing as set out by Toronto Public Health.
2- If you cannot register online, or you would to be placed on a waiting list, please call Pastor Jordan for assistance.
3- For those who are not joining in person, we will continue to offer services online. You can join us live at 10am on Zoom or watch the stream on YouTube. A recording will be available later in the afternoon. Our Sermon-By-Phone will continue to be available but will not be updated until Sunday afternoon . We invite those joining by Zoom to stick around for coffee hour after the service. Links and login details are included below.
4- Social time takes place outdoors after the service. No coffee or snacks will be served and masks are required when not physically distanced.
5- Some of the COVID protocols to be aware of are:
- Masks are required to be worn by all attendees and worship leaders.
- If you have not pre-registered, we will need to collect contact information upon your arrival.
- Attendees will be seated by household and with 6' of distance maintained between households.
- Every second pew has been roped off. You are welcome to sit in any open pew, but please sit at opposite ends of the bench from people in different households.
- The infant room and cloak room are closed at this time.
- Communion will be offered with wafers and individual wine cups. Instructions for receiving communion will be explained during the service.
- Music will be played but there will be no congregational singing.
6- Over the past year and a half we have all gotten used to going about our old routines in different ways. Similarly, returning to church will also be different. The service will be familiar, but with modifications. Our restrictions will adapt to the current context. And God will be with us in worship. We look forward to seeing you at church.
If you have any questions about our safety plans or to learn more about what attending church with COVID protocols in place will be like, please reach out to us by email or phone Pastor Jordan directly.
Joining us Remotely
For those who are not joining us in-person, we are continuing to offer multiple ways to join us remotely.
Zoom: Join us Live at 10am (Zoom meeting opens at 9:45am)
Please email us to get the Zoom login information
YouTube:
Streamed Live at 10am: www.bit.ly/emmanuellive
Recording for watching later: Click Here
Facebook:
Up-to-date links available here.
Coffee Hour
Social time takes place outdoors after the service. No coffee or snacks will be served and masks are required when not physically distanced.
Those of you who join us on Zoom are invited to have continue conversation online after the service.