CEBC COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
- Every attendee must pre-register at cebccanada.com and provide their contact information. Registration will open on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and will close when capacity has been reached. Each person will need to pre-register (for example, a family of 4 will need to register 4 times). Guests will also need to pre-register.
- Stay home if you are sick or have experienced any symptoms (even mild ones) in the past 10 days (see the BCCDC website for a list of COVID-19 symptoms).
- Wearing a mask while in the building is mandatory for everyone over the age of 5.
- Respect physical distancing guidelines (2 metres apart from others) at all times, including when you’re outside and in the parking lot.
- Chinese congregation members must exit the church building by 10:45 a.m. English congregation members can only enter the church building after 11:15 a.m. (English service will start at 11:30 a.m.)
Upon entry of church building (via main entrance only)
- Sanitize your hands at the entrance and check in with the ushers at the registration table.
- If you have not pre-registered and there is availability, please complete the contact form.
- On the 1st Sunday of the month, collect your own communion elements.
- You will be ushered to your seats. Those in the same household can sit together.
Washrooms
- There is a maximum of TWO people in the washroom at one time. If the washroom is full, please line up outside and maintain physical distancing.
- Use only the bathroom stalls marked for your congregation (Chinese or English).
After the worship service
- The congregation will be dismissed by row.
- Exit using only the side sanctuary door (English congregation) or the back cafeteria doors (Chinese congregation). Do not re-enter the lobby or use the main entrance.
- Please leave the church premises as soon as possible after service and avoid lingering in the parking lot.
Frequently asked questions
- Will there be Children’s worship or child care available?
Not at this time. We are looking at other avenues to help families through this difficult time. - How do I give my tithes and offering?
Currently, there are three options:- Mail a cheque to church (see mailing address)
- Deposit in the tithes and offering box at church on Sundays
- E-Transfer by emailing: tithing@cebccanada.com
- Will there be food and coffee available?
Food or beverages will be not be served in the lobby or allowed in the gym (including personal food and drinks).