Sound and AV Team COVID Guidelines

Last updated on Saturday 2 January 2021.

We want church to be a safe place for everyone. This means Sundays will look and feel a little different compared to what it was like before COVID. We recognise some of us are feeling anxious and stressed by everything that is going on. Others are not so fussed about it. Let’s make every effort to show kindness to one another, be empathetic to each others’ feelings and be gentle with those who may respond differently from us. Also, as we gather in worship to God and connect with one another, let’s remember our purpose remains the same: to connect Jesus to every moment of every day.

General guidelines

- Do not serve on the Sound/AV team if you or someone in your household is feeling unwell or has any flu-like symptoms. If you develop symptoms or start feeling sick while at church go home immediately. Please ask for assistance if you need help to get home safely. The service is still being streamed online. 

- Do not serve on the Sound/AV team if you or someone in your household has returned from overseas or one of the COVID-19 case locations identified by NSW Health in the last 14 days, even if you are asymptomatic.

- Do not serve on the Sound/AV team if you or someone in your household has been in close contact with a case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

- In line with the advice from NSW Health, it is mandatory to wear a mask while serving on the Sound/AV team. You do not need to wear a mask while on the stage area. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

- Wash your hands your hands with soap and water, or an alcohol based hand sanitiser for at least 20 seconds before serving.

- To minimise contact, use disposable gloves.

- Where reasonably practical, ensure a distance of 1.5m apart from each other at all times. Household groups and children are exempt.

Team Checklist 

- Arrive at 9am.

- Clean and disinfect microphones, cables, instruments, and other high-touch surfaces before and after use. In particular, wipe microphone with disinfectant after each use.

- Where reasonably practical, use one microphone per staff/volunteer involved in the service.

These guidelines will be updated regularly as government restrictions change. This should be read in conjunction with government and denominational guidelines. 

Thank you for helping us make church a safe place for everyone.