Update 20th December 2021
In considering the impact of the latest, highly transmissible, COVID variant “Omicron”, we currently have the following measures in place;
- the wearing of face coverings throughout the service (this is currently mandatory) – spare masks are available
- Face coverings should not be removed when singing
- the use of hand sanitiser on entry to the building
- maintain a good physical distance from others not in your household or bubble – marking is in place to help facilitate this
We do ask that you do not attend if you feel unwell or if anyone in your house hold has tested positive, even if you have a negative lateral flow test.
The services also continue to be live streamed, where possible, for those who are unable to attend.
Those in the extremely clinically vulnerable group are still advised to consider their individual risk.
Update 19th July 2021
Following the relaxing of most of the COVID restrictions now, we are retaining the following COVID measures to ensure our most vulnerable members of the community can feel confident to attend:
– Wearing of face coverings throughout the service
– use of hand sanitiser
– Keep 2m distance from others and remain seated
You will now be able to:
– Find your own seats (keeping 3 chairs distance between family groups/bubbles)
– Sing whilst wearing your mask
We do ask that you do not attend if you feel unwell
The service also continues to be live streamed for those who are unable to attend.
Update 7th April 2021
The church building reopened for public worship on Easter Day and services will continue in church each week now at 10am for Mass
The service will also be live streamed for those still unable to attend
(see our services page for information)
COVID precautions will still apply when you attend church. You will need to:
- Wear a face covering
- Use hand gel on arriving and leaving the building
- Keep 2m distance from others not in your household or bubble
- Unfortunately, still no congregating after the service
Please do not attend if you feel unwell.
Those in the extremely clinically vulnerable group are still advised to consider their risk.
Funerals continue with a maximum of 30 attending until, at the earliest, 21st June when the restriction on numbers may be lifted.
Weddings can take place with 6 in attendance, rising to 15 no earlier than 12th April and 30 no earlier than 17th May.
Update 26th March 2021
Important Service information – January 2021 new Nationwide Lockdown
The church building is currently closed to public and private worship.
This difficult decision was made by the PCC in the light of the extreme concern about the current spread of COVID19 and the fact that we have a duty of care for each other, to keep each other safe.
Funerals continue with a maximum of 30 attending, Weddings can only take place under special circumstances with 6 in attendance.
For information about our online services and activities see weekly news, and our services pages.
Update 5th January 2021
National COVID restrictions have been re-introduced from today.
We are currently reviewing our continuation of public worship.
We will not open for private prayer this Wednesday 6th January 2021
Funerals continue with a maximum of 30 attending, Weddings can only take place under special circumstances with 6 in attendance.
Other church activities continue online – see weekly news for details.
Update 2nd December 2020
National COVID restrictions finish today and Chesterfield moves into Tier 3.
We are pleased to announce that this means worship will begin again in church this Sunday 6th December at 10am for Mass.
The standard health protection measures remain in place, including the wearing of face coverings and physical distancing.
We remain open for Private Prayer on a Wednesday morning10am-12noon
Weddings may take place again, with a maximum of 15 guests and Funerals continue with a maximum of 30 attending.
Other church activities continue online – see weekly news for details.
Latest Advice
31st October
Following the announcement on the 31st October by the Prime Minister, England will be placed under national restrictions from Thursday, 5 November 2020 until Wednesday, 2 December 2020, Places of Worship will be closed, except for funerals or Individual prayer (where guidance can be safely followed)
5th August
The wearing of face coverings in church becomes mandatory from 8th August.
26th July 2020
An update, from Ben, on opening for public worship from 2nd August…
12th June 2020
An update, from Ben, on why we’re not opening for private prayer just yet…
20th March 2020
A message from Newbold Parish Church Rector Ben Griffiths
17th March 2020
In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice.
This means that we will have no services in church until this suspension is lifted. We are planning to open church at specific times for private prayer, taking care to follow NHS guidelines on cleanliness and social distancing. Details to follow.
We continue to follow the Church of England Advice (with local contextual nuances). This can be found here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches
Our latest church news can be found here:
Church Extra Notice sheet:
Coronavirus Update 15th March
The advice from the Church of England regarding COVID-19 is as follows:
Good hygiene practices should be followed including washing hands thoroughly with warm soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds, carrying tissues and catching coughs/sneezes and then binning the tissue, regular use of hand sanitiser.
If you are unwell, i.e. persistent cough, raised temperature, please follow NHS guidance and refrain from attending church until you are well again.
In addition, specific procedures for churches are as follows:
· The Common Chalice/Cup has now been suspended on advice of the Archbishops. Taking communion in one kind is a full and valid communion and the priest thoroughly washes their hands and uses hand gel prior to handling the host.
· The sharing of the peace by physical contact is currently suspended.
· Blessings will still take place, however the physical laying on of hands is currently suspended.
· There will be no passing of collection plates during the service. Donations are to be made into the single plate at the back of church (either before or after the service).
· Refreshments after the service will be coffee and tea only (i.e. no food stuffs) and given in paper cups which are to be discarded after use (they are compostable so environmental impact minimal).
We recognise that there remains a lot of uncertainty and fear at the moment. Hopefully the measures we are taking will help alleviate some of this anxiety, whilst not exacerbating it. Thanks for your co-operation: do speak to Ben, Rhoda, or the wardens with any queries.