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Latest communication from PCI : As you will be aware, the Northern Ireland Executive took the unanimous decision to extend the current Covid-19 restrictions until Friday 5th March 2021. This decision was based on the strong recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Scientific Advisor, as a result of the continued extremely high level of transmission of the Covid-19 virus throughout the community (which over these last four weeks had not reduced to the level that had been hoped for), along with the increasing numbers in hospital and intensive care.
In the light of this decision, and on the basis of the clear and unequivocal public health advice that people should continue to stay at home, the General Council Standing Committee, acting with the delegated authority of the General Council and General Assembly, has directed that all in person Sunday gatherings for worship, along with all other in person church gatherings, should remain suspended in all PCI congregations in Northern Ireland until Friday 5th March 2021 - with the exception of weddings, funerals, arrangements for recording and/or live-streaming, drive-in services and private prayer (as permitted by regulations). We welcome that this same step is also being taken today by the Methodist Church, the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic Church.
While we acknowledge that there is both cost and disappointment in this for many, we see this decision as part of our response to the command of Jesus to love our neighbours. We therefore continue to encourage as many people as possible to stay at home for the sake of health, life and the Common Good.
Ultimately, as followers of Jesus, we are people of hope. As we journey through these dark and difficult days, we live in that hope, looking to the light that we find in Jesus.
First Antrim // Getting Back To Church
We have introduced 2 morning services, 10am and 11am to be able to safely facilitate our meeting together.
You can register your attendance via eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/first-antrim-presbyterian-church-31010666707
10am service // Majury Hall
This service will last 30mins. It is tailored for children and teenagers so effectively we are asking that if you have anyone within this age range living in your house you attend this service with them. It will focus on a short Bible talk as well as featuring other creative means one might encounter at a Holiday Bible Club.
11am service // Church Building
This service will last 40 mins. It will more or less follow the “Church at Home” format. There will be no children’s talk. If you do not have children or teenagers living in your house you must attend this service.
Attend only one service.
There will be no congregational singing at either service, but we will endeavour to provide some engagement with music-praise as part of worship.
It is strongly advised you wear a face-covering.
The 11am service will be livestreamed, so don’t worry if you are not in the position to physically attend. As this service will also be recorded those who attend the 10am service and who want a little bit more ‘in depth’ Bible teaching can so avail.
If for whatever reason the 10am service does not work for you, you may attend the 11am service but please be aware the service content will not include any specific engagement with children. Remember too that those who may fall into a more ‘vulnerable’ category might be present at 11am. However we are not encouraging a reciprocal arrangement: do not seek to attend the 10am service if there are no children or teenagers living in your house.
In the light of this decision, and on the basis of the clear and unequivocal public health advice that people should continue to stay at home, the General Council Standing Committee, acting with the delegated authority of the General Council and General Assembly, has directed that all in person Sunday gatherings for worship, along with all other in person church gatherings, should remain suspended in all PCI congregations in Northern Ireland until Friday 5th March 2021 - with the exception of weddings, funerals, arrangements for recording and/or live-streaming, drive-in services and private prayer (as permitted by regulations). We welcome that this same step is also being taken today by the Methodist Church, the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic Church.
While we acknowledge that there is both cost and disappointment in this for many, we see this decision as part of our response to the command of Jesus to love our neighbours. We therefore continue to encourage as many people as possible to stay at home for the sake of health, life and the Common Good.
Ultimately, as followers of Jesus, we are people of hope. As we journey through these dark and difficult days, we live in that hope, looking to the light that we find in Jesus.
First Antrim // Getting Back To Church
We have introduced 2 morning services, 10am and 11am to be able to safely facilitate our meeting together.
You can register your attendance via eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/first-antrim-presbyterian-church-31010666707
10am service // Majury Hall
This service will last 30mins. It is tailored for children and teenagers so effectively we are asking that if you have anyone within this age range living in your house you attend this service with them. It will focus on a short Bible talk as well as featuring other creative means one might encounter at a Holiday Bible Club.
11am service // Church Building
This service will last 40 mins. It will more or less follow the “Church at Home” format. There will be no children’s talk. If you do not have children or teenagers living in your house you must attend this service.
Attend only one service.
There will be no congregational singing at either service, but we will endeavour to provide some engagement with music-praise as part of worship.
It is strongly advised you wear a face-covering.
The 11am service will be livestreamed, so don’t worry if you are not in the position to physically attend. As this service will also be recorded those who attend the 10am service and who want a little bit more ‘in depth’ Bible teaching can so avail.
If for whatever reason the 10am service does not work for you, you may attend the 11am service but please be aware the service content will not include any specific engagement with children. Remember too that those who may fall into a more ‘vulnerable’ category might be present at 11am. However we are not encouraging a reciprocal arrangement: do not seek to attend the 10am service if there are no children or teenagers living in your house.
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BOOKING
To enable us to both ‘track & trace’ and manage numbers you must register to book your attendance. Here is the link to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/first-antrim-presbyterian-church-31010666707
If you need help registering attendance or are unable to do so using the online facility please contact the Church Office: 079 2880 9280
Please book ONE ticket per household only.
Once our capacity has been reached we cannot admit any more.
You cannot turn up to either service without indicating so through this arrangement.
You will be able to register for these weekly Sunday services from 9am the Monday preceding.There is no 11am service on Sunday 20th September. There will be a pre-recorded service broadcast that morning.
To enable us to both ‘track & trace’ and manage numbers you must register to book your attendance. Here is the link to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/first-antrim-presbyterian-church-31010666707
If you need help registering attendance or are unable to do so using the online facility please contact the Church Office: 079 2880 9280
Please book ONE ticket per household only.
Once our capacity has been reached we cannot admit any more.
You cannot turn up to either service without indicating so through this arrangement.
You will be able to register for these weekly Sunday services from 9am the Monday preceding.There is no 11am service on Sunday 20th September. There will be a pre-recorded service broadcast that morning.
These arrangements have been made for the safety of all our church family. In both venues doors will not open until half an hour prior to the service.
Halls
We would ask those attending the 10am service in the Majury Hall to park on the street or in one of the town car parks.
You will enter the halls from the street gate directly in front of the double doors.
A steward will ask you to enter and sanitise your hands, then direct you to go upstairs to the Majury Hall. If there is anyone on the stairs you will be asked to wait until the group ahead clears this area.
At the top of the stairs please wait at the kitchen door until a steward greets you and directs you to a group of seats for your family unit.
Please remain in your seats at all times.
At the end of the service please remain in your seats until a steward comes to you and takes you to the stairs by the kitchen and you will exit via the front doors.
If you wish to leave your offering, there will be baskets on the pool table in the entrance foyer.
Church
For those attending the 11am service in the church building, please use the gates on the church avenue and walk down the paths keeping socially distant.
You can use the church grounds to park your car as is normal.
Please stop at the bottom of the avenue and wait until a steward asks you to come forward to enter the ground floor by the side doors. A hand sanitising station is in each vestibule, please sanitise your hands. A steward will open the inner doors for you to enter the sanctuary. Please wait here for a steward to take you to a seat.
Seating will be allocated from the front to the rear.
Please remain in your seats at all times, and remain seated at the end of the service until a steward directs you to leave, people in the rear pews will leave first.
An offering will not be collected during the service but baskets will be on the window sills in each vestibule, if you wish to leave your offering.
The gallery will be used when downstairs is full. Please sanitise your hands at the sanitising station at the war memorial. Only use the handrail on your right, if required, to go upstairs.
A steward will meet you at the doors and take you to a seat.
Please remain seated at the end of the service until directed to leave by a steward. If you wish to leave your offering, a basket will be on the table at the top of the stairs. Only use the banister on your right, if required, as you go down the stairs.
In both venues toilets will be restricted around emergency use.
We appreciate that you may not be sitting in your usual seat or with a group of friends but we would ask for your cooperation in this matter. Please wear a mask, unless you have a good reason not to do so. Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a mask.
Halls
We would ask those attending the 10am service in the Majury Hall to park on the street or in one of the town car parks.
You will enter the halls from the street gate directly in front of the double doors.
A steward will ask you to enter and sanitise your hands, then direct you to go upstairs to the Majury Hall. If there is anyone on the stairs you will be asked to wait until the group ahead clears this area.
At the top of the stairs please wait at the kitchen door until a steward greets you and directs you to a group of seats for your family unit.
Please remain in your seats at all times.
At the end of the service please remain in your seats until a steward comes to you and takes you to the stairs by the kitchen and you will exit via the front doors.
If you wish to leave your offering, there will be baskets on the pool table in the entrance foyer.
Church
For those attending the 11am service in the church building, please use the gates on the church avenue and walk down the paths keeping socially distant.
You can use the church grounds to park your car as is normal.
Please stop at the bottom of the avenue and wait until a steward asks you to come forward to enter the ground floor by the side doors. A hand sanitising station is in each vestibule, please sanitise your hands. A steward will open the inner doors for you to enter the sanctuary. Please wait here for a steward to take you to a seat.
Seating will be allocated from the front to the rear.
Please remain in your seats at all times, and remain seated at the end of the service until a steward directs you to leave, people in the rear pews will leave first.
An offering will not be collected during the service but baskets will be on the window sills in each vestibule, if you wish to leave your offering.
The gallery will be used when downstairs is full. Please sanitise your hands at the sanitising station at the war memorial. Only use the handrail on your right, if required, to go upstairs.
A steward will meet you at the doors and take you to a seat.
Please remain seated at the end of the service until directed to leave by a steward. If you wish to leave your offering, a basket will be on the table at the top of the stairs. Only use the banister on your right, if required, as you go down the stairs.
In both venues toilets will be restricted around emergency use.
We appreciate that you may not be sitting in your usual seat or with a group of friends but we would ask for your cooperation in this matter. Please wear a mask, unless you have a good reason not to do so. Children under the age of 13 are not required to wear a mask.
WELCOME TO FIRST ANTRIM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFirst Antrim is made up of a mix of imperfect people following a perfect Saviour - Jesus Christ. We recognise that ‘life to the full’ can only be found in Jesus.
Together, we work to be His followers and to share this full life, by making more followers. Everybody is welcome to First Antrim. Please take some time to browse through the site and familiarise yourself with all that is going on. VERSE OF the Week :2 Chronicles 7:14 “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
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