HOLY TRINITY & ST BARNABAS’ CHURCH

We are open again for public worship. Our next service is tomorrow at 10am when we celebrate one of our two Patronal Festivals – Trinity Sunday.

Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Our next Wednesday Eucharist service is on June 2 at 10.30am.

Following much work, in accordance with Scottish Government guidance and advice from the Scottish Episcopal Church to ensure our building is as safe as we can make it, we have now received permission from the diocese to reopen.

You will notice many changes to the way we do things and entry will be via the Bishop Court door only,although ramp access is available.

Once inside, hand sanitiser dispensers will be in the vestibule and church, two-metre distancing will be in place, changes to how communion is distributed have been made and there will be no congregational singing although the organ and digital music may be used.

Your attendance will also be recorded (name and telephone number) for Test & Protect purposes. The information will be destroyed after 21 days.

Stewards will support these measures and be present to guide, assist and reassure people.

While we are aware that many people will be looking forward to returning to church, we know that many will also still be reluctant to do so.

The Scottish Episcopal Church will, therefore, continue to broadcast video coverage of Eucharistic services via its website, social media channels and YouTube channel.

The web page for the broadcast is www.scotland.anglican.org/ broadcast-sunday-worship

These services will be broadcast at 11am on Sunday and, in advance of the broadcast of each service, the liturgy – the order of service - will be available to download from the SEC website.

There is also an 8am Children’s Chapel broadcast on Sunday mornings.

The St Vincent de Paul Ozanam Centre and Streetconnect/ Cornerstone Paisley drop-in centre have now also suspended their activities from our church hall.

If you are aware of anyone who uses that service, please do let them know.

We would like also to continue to offer what assistance we can to the vulnerable in our society, so, if you know of anyone in need of assistance – practical or spiritual – please reach out to us via our Facebook page - www. facebook.com/HTSBPaisley