COVID-19 UPDATE 3RD NOVEMBER 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
In accordance with the latest COVID-19 updates from NSW Health, we would like to advise of the following changes to our services effective Monday 8th November.
Pre-registration
Pre-registration will no longer be required at our Sutherland Shire campus, however will continue to remain in place for our St Andrew’s campus.
Pre-registration for services is via our website hz.church/register. Please produce your pre-registration email upon arrival. Registrations will open two weeks prior to services.
On-site registration with the Service NSW QR Code is required as a condition of entry at all our NSW locations.
Sutherland Shire
November Service Times
From Sunday 14 November
Services will be operating at 1 person per 2sqm
9:30am Service
No PM Service
December Service Times
Services will be operating at 1 person per 2sqm
9:30AM Service
Christmas Season Service Times
Sunday, 19th December | Carols in the Shire | 6PM Service
Friday, 24th December | Christmas Eve | 6PM Service
Saturday, 25th | Christmas Day | 9:30AM Service
Sunday, 26th | Boxing Day | 9:30AM Service
January 2022 Services
2nd – 16th January | 9:30AM Service
From 23rd January 2022
9:30AM +6PM Services
St Andrews
November & December Service Times
From Sunday, 14th November, services will be operating at 1 person per 4sqm.
Pre-registration continues to be required for all services and events.
9:00AM + 10:30AM Services
Christmas Season Service Times
Saturday, 25th December | Christmas Day | 9:30AM Service
Sunday, 26th December | Boxing Day | 9:30AM Service
January 2022 Services
2nd – 16th January | 9:30AM Service
From 23rd January 2022
9:00AM + 10:30AM Services
Online
Our Online Campus will continue to live stream our Sutherland Shire morning service, 8:30AM in November and then 9:30AM from December onwards.. Simply head to hz.church/online for the details and to view live or on-demand. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
Masks are compulsory
Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public settings including places of worship. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable. We kindly request you bring your own mask and ensure it is worn at all times while on site at Horizon Church.
As of 15th December, masks will no longer be mandatory.
No congregational singing or dancing
NSW Health orders allow for singing and dancing for vaccinated persons from 8 November and for all from December 15.
COVID Safety
Our COVID Safe Plan has been updated and remains in effect. Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation” and our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices. We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests. We request your assistance in complying with the requirements set out by NSW Health for places of worship.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
HEPA air purifiers have been placed in rooms where fresh air ventilation is limited (this includes the ‘Basement’ at Sutherland Shire and both Horizon Kids rooms at St Andrews).
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot or exposure location in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see: latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
COVID-19 UPDATE 13th OCTOBER 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
Dear Horizon,
It’s been a long time coming and we are so happy to announce that church will resume in-person services in just a few short weeks!
From Sunday, 7th November, you will be able to join us on-site at both our Sutherland Shire and St Andrews locations. All are welcome to worship and celebrate the goodness of our God! Horizon Kids programs will also be in operation and will be such a blessing to our children as they reunite with their little friends in our fun, faith-filled kids environments.
In order to comply with NSW Health restrictions, there are some important guidelines we need to adhere to in order to ensure a safe return to services:
Pre-registration
Venue capacity restrictions for churches in NSW will allow for 1 person per 4sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is via our website hz.church/register. Please produce your pre-registration email upon arrival. Registrations will open two weeks prior to services.
On-site registration with the Service NSW QR Code is also required as a condition of entry.
Sutherland Shire
November Service Times
Services will be operating at 1 person per 4sqm
8:30AM + 10:30AM Service
No PM services
December Service Times
Services will be operating at 1 person per 2sqm
9:30AM Service
Christmas Season Service Times
Sunday, 19th December | Carols in the Shire | 6PM Service
Friday, 24th December | Christmas Eve | 6PM Service
Saturday, 25th | Christmas Day | 9:30AM Service
Sunday, 26th | Boxing Day | 9:30AM Service
2nd – 16th January | 9:30AM Service
From 23rd January
9:30AM +6PM Services
St Andrews
November & December Service Times
In November, services will be operating at 1 person per 4sqm.
In December, services will be operating at 1 person per 2sqm.
9:00AM + 10:30AM Services
Christmas Season Service Times
Saturday, 25th December | Christmas Day | 9:30AM Service
Sunday, 26th December | Boxing Day | 9:30AM Service
2nd – 16th January | 9:30AM Service
From 23rd January
9:00AM + 10:30AM Services
Our Online Campus will continue to live stream our Sutherland Shire morning service, 8:30AM in November and then 9:30AM from December onwards.. Simply head to hz.church/online for the details and to view live or on-demand. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
Masks are compulsory
Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public settings including places of worship. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable. We kindly request you bring your own mask and ensure it is worn at all times while on site at Horizon Church.
As of 1st December, masks will no longer be mandatory.
No congregational singing or dancing
Congregational singing and dancing is not permitted in places of worship throughout November, however will resume in December (just in time for Christmas carols!)
COVID Safety
Our COVID Safe Plan has been updated and remains in effect. Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation” and our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices. We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests. We request your assistance in complying with the requirements set out by NSW Health for places of worship.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot or exposure location in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see: latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
Our departments are also re-engaging in the coming weeks including Horizon Men, Horizon Women, Encore, Prayer, HZ Young Adults and Young Professionals and Youth.
HZY Spot Parties start this Friday, so if you are the parent of a teenager and haven’t yet received an email, please contact us [email protected] for all the details.
Over the past 18 months we have all become experts at adjusting and flexing as needed, so please continue to be patient with us as we re-engage in onsite services and be aware these plans may need to change as restrictions ease and updated health orders are released. But we are full of expectation for all that lies ahead as we see out 2021 and welcome in the New Year.
We are so looking forward to seeing you in person soon!
Warm Regards,
Brad & Ali Bonhomme
Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
COVID-19 UPDATE 26th JUNE 2021 (Part II) – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
Since updates earlier today, Greater Sydney has been placed in lockdown from 6pm tonight.
In adherence with the NSW Health Orders, Horizon Church Sydney Campuses will gather for ONLINE Sunday services until further notice.
In addition to this, events such as Heroes Academy, Youth Camp and mid-week onsite gatherings will be postponed until further notice.
ONLINE WEEKEND SERVICES
9:30am + On-Demand
Our 9:30am Sunday service will be streamed live online. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time.
PASTORAL CARE
Prayer and Practical Assistance
The Horizon Church Pastoral Team remain available during this time. To make contact with our team, please call the office on 02 9521 2933 or email us at [email protected] and one of our team will be in contact.
COVID-19 UPDATE 26th JUNE 2021 (Part I) – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
Horizon Church is deeply committed to the health and safety of its people & community.
In light of strong advice from the NSW Health Minister to ‘remain at home’, Horizon Church (Sutherland Shire & St Andrews) will be meeting ONLINE for the next fortnight (27 June and Sunday 4 July).
ONLINE WEEKEND SERVICES
9:30am + On-Demand
Our 9:30am Sunday service will be streamed live online at https://hz.online.church/. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand on Youtube at any time.
EVENTS
Based on current advice and COVID Safe Plans, other events will be proceeding as planned. This includes Heroes Academy & Youth Winter Camp.
PASTORAL CARE
Prayer and Practical Assistance
Horizon Church pastors remain available during this time. To make contact with our team, please call the office on 02 9521 2933 or email us at [email protected] and one of our team will be in contact.
RightNow Media
A great resource if you are in self-isolation is RightNow Media. RightNow Media is a digital resource now available to all Horizon Church members and others who are availing themselves of Horizon Church online resources. This extensive digital ‘mega-library’ is like the ‘Netflix of Video Bible Studies.’ The resource is a comprehensive collection of faith-based video content that you can access whenever you want, wherever you are! It is compatible with all devices – even chromecast on your smart TV! For more information or to gain access to your FREE account, head to hz.church/rightnowmedia.
COVID-19 UPDATE 23rd JUNE 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
In response to the recent COVID-19 statement from Premier Gladys Berejiklian we have updated our COVID safety measures across our NSW campuses to ensure compliance.
Masks are compulsory
Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public settings including places of worship. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable. We kindly request you bring your own mask and ensure it is worn at all times while on site at Horizon Church.
No congregational singing or dancing
Congregational singing and dancing is not permitted in places of worship.
Registration
Registration processes remain unchanged across our campuses.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect, and we request your assistance in complying with the requirements set out by NSW Health for Places of Worship.
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SERVICES
9:30am | 5:30pm
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to exit the auditorium at the conclusion of services.
Congregational singing & dancing is not permitted.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, some seats within the auditorium remain out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only two people or one household inside at a time.
Venue Capacity
Restrictions for churches in NSW currently allow for 1 person per 4sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is no longer required, however registration onsite with the Service NSW QR Code is a condition of entry.
ST ANDREWS SERVICES
9:15am | 10:45am
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to exit the auditorium at the conclusion of services.
Congregational singing & dancing is not permitted.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, some seats within the auditorium remain out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only two people or one household inside at a time.
Venue Capacity
Restrictions for churches in NSW currently allow for 1 person per 4sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is still required on our website hz.church/register. Please produce your pre-registration email upon arrival.
On site registration with the Service NSW QR Code is also required as a condition of entry.
SERVICE NSW QR CODE
In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
ONLINE SERVICES
9:30am + ON DEMAND
Our 9:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the link. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see: latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. The best way to contact us is by email: [email protected]
COVID-19 UPDATE 6th MAY 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
In response to the recent COVID-19 statement from Premier Gladys Berejiklian we have updated our COVID safety measures across our NSW campuses to ensure compliance.
Masks are compulsory
Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public settings including places of worship. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable. We kindly request you bring your own mask and ensure it is worn at all times while on site at Horizon Church.
No congregational singing or dancing
Congregational singing and dancing is not permitted in places of worship.
Registration
Registration processes remain unchanged across our campuses.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect, and we request your assistance in complying with the requirements set out by NSW Health for Places of Worship.
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SERVICES
9:30am | 5:30pm
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to exit the auditorium at the conclusion of services.
Congregational singing & dancing is not permitted.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, some seats within the auditorium remain out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only two people or one household inside at a time.
Venue Capacity
Restrictions for churches in NSW currently allow for 1 person per 2sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is no longer required, however registration onsite with the Service NSW QR Code is a condition of entry.
ST ANDREWS SERVICES
9:15am | 10:45am
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to exit the auditorium at the conclusion of services.
Congregational singing & dancing is not permitted.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, some seats within the auditorium remain out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only two people or one household inside at a time.
Venue Capacity
Restrictions for churches in NSW currently allow for 1 person per 2sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is still required on our website hz.church/register. Please produce your pre-registration email upon arrival.
On site registration with the Service NSW QR Code is also required as a condition of entry.
SERVICE NSW QR CODE
In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
ONLINE SERVICES
9:30am + ON DEMAND
Our 9:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the link. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see: latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. The best way to contact us over the weekend is by email: [email protected]
COVID-19 UPDATE 4th APRIL 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect, and we request your assistance in complying with the requirements set out by NSW Health for Places of Worship.
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SERVICES
9:30am | 5:30pm
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to exit the auditorium at the conclusion of services.
Congregational singing & dancing is permitted.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, some seats within the auditorium remain out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only two people or one household inside at a time.
Venue Capacity
Restrictions are eased for churches in NSW, allowing for 1 person per 2sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is no longer required, however registration on site with the Service NSW QR Code is a condition of entry.
ST ANDREWS SERVICES
9:15am | 10:45am
Congregational singing & dancing is permitted.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts and head outside at the conclusion of the service.
Venue Capacity
Restrictions are eased for churches in NSW, allowing for 1 person per 2sqm onsite.
Pre-registration for services is still required on our website hz.church/register. Please produce your pre-registration email upon arrival.
On site registration with the Service NSW QR Code is also required as a condition of entry.
SERVICE NSW QR CODE
In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
ONLINE SERVICES
9:30am + ON DEMAND
Our 9:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the link. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see: latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
COVID-19 UPDATE 26th FEBRUARY 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
VENUE CAPACITY
Restrictions are eased for churches in NSW, allowing for 1 person per 2sqm onsite.
Registration for services remains essential and service numbers will be capped in accordance with the updated COVID-19 restrictions.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect, and we request your assistance in complying with the requirements set out by NSW Health for Places of Worship.
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SERVICES
8:30am | 10:30am | 6:00pm
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to grab a coffee from our cafe and head outside of the church building, possibly across to Peace Park or even pop in and support one of the many local cafes that would also appreciate your support.
Congregational singing is permitted on the condition that masks are worn and subject to the 4 sqm rule (ie: 1 person per 4 square meters). This will reduce our seating capacity at Sutherland and our registrations have been capped accordingly.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, every second row within the auditorium remains out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only one person or one household inside at a time.
ST ANDREWS SERVICES
9:00am | 10:30am
Congregational singing is not permitted at our St Andrews location as we are continuing to meet under the 1 person per 2 sqm rule.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts.
New Two-Step Registration
- In order to secure a place at one of our on-site services, registration is essential. You may register for your service of choice at HZ.CHURCH/REGISTER. Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please print this and bring along with you or simply have it ready on your phone for the Welcome Team to check you in.
- In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
ONLINE SERVICES
8:30am + ON DEMAND
Our 8:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the link. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see latest COVID-19 news and updates.Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
COVID-19 UPDATE 12TH FEBRUARY 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
VENUE CAPACITY
From this Friday restrictions are eased for churches in NSW, allowing for 1 person per 2sqm onsite. This change has increased venue capacity at both our Sutherland Shire & St Andrews campuses.
Registration for services remains essential and service numbers will be capped in accordance with the updated COVID-19 restrictions.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect, and in accordance with government requirements masks are no longer mandatory. Congregational singing is still not permitted and the foyer remains closed at this time.
SERVICE TIMES SUTHERLAND SHIRE
8:30am | 10:30am | 6:00pm
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to grab a coffee from our cafe and head outside of the church building, possibly across to Peace Park or even pop in and support one of the many local cafes that would also appreciate your support.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, every second row within the auditorium remains out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only one person or one household inside at a time.
SERVICE TIMES ST ANDREWS
9:00am | 10:30am
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts.
ONSITE SERVICES
New Two-Step Registration
- In order to secure a place at one of our on-site services, registration is essential. You may register for your service of choice at HZ.CHURCH/REGISTER. Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please print this and bring along with you or simply have it ready on your phone for the Welcome Team to check you in.
- In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
ONLINE SERVICES
8:30am + On-Demand
Our 8:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the link. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
COVID-19 UPDATE 27TH JANUARY 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
VENUE CAPACITY
From this Friday restrictions will be eased for churches in NSW, allowing for 1 person per 4sqm onsite. This change has increased venue capacity at our Sutherland Shire campus.
In keeping with this rule, capacity at St Andrews remains unchanged.
Registration for services remains essential and service numbers will be capped in accordance with the updated COVID-19 restrictions.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect, and in accordance with government requirements, the wearing of face masks in church is still mandatory for adults (children under 12 years are exempt). Congregational singing is still not permitted and the foyer remains closed at this time.
SERVICE TIMES SUTHERLAND SHIRE
8:30am | 10:30am | 6:00pm
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to grab a coffee from our cafe and head outside of the church building, possibly across to Peace Park or even pop in and support one of the many local cafes that would also appreciate your support.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, every second row within the auditorium remains out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only one person or one household inside at a time.
SERVICE TIMES ST ANDREWS
9:00am | 10:30am
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing requirements, we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts.
ONSITE SERVICES
New Two-Step Registration
- In order to secure a place at one of our on-site services, registration is essential. You may register for your service of choice at HZ.CHURCH/REGISTER. Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please print this and bring along with you or simply have it ready on your phone for the Welcome Team to check you in.
- In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is now a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
MASKS
Remain Compulsory
While the mandated use of face masks is easing within many indoor settings, please note that in accordance with NSW Health restrictions, they remain compulsory in places of worship and on the spot fines apply for non-compliance with children under 12 exempt. We kindly request you bring your own mask and ensure it is worn at all times while on site at Horizon Church.
ONLINE SERVICES
8:30am + On-Demand
Our 8:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online on YouTube & Facebook. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 day
If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see latest COVID-19 news and updates.Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE.
COVID-19 UPDATE 2nd JANUARY 2021 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
Following the announcements made by the NSW Premier this morning, the following changes are immediately in effect at both our Sutherland Shire and St Andrews locations:
MASKS
Now Compulsory
Face masks are now mandatory in most indoor settings including places of worship. Compliance starts from Monday 4th January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable. We kindly request you bring your own mask and ensure it is worn at all times while on site at Horizon Church.
VENUE CAPACITY
New Limits Apply
Church venue capacity has been updated at both our NSW locations in accordance with the newly announced restrictions of 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people per separate area. This will significantly restrict the number of people that can attend services, however we encourage you to engage with church online via Horizon At Home and stay connected with your Life Group during this time.
ONSITE SERVICES
New Two Step Registration
2. In order to comply with NSW Government requirements, it is now a condition of entry for you to scan the Service NSW QR code on entry to the church premises. To help make this process smooth, please ensure you have downloaded the Service NSW app prior to arrival at church. Alternative arrangements can be made for those without access to a smartphone and our helpful check in team will be on hand to assist you with this process.
ONLINE SERVICES
9am + On-Demand
9am + On-Demand
Our 9am Sunday service will be streamed live online on YouTube & Facebook. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. (Please note: online services revert to 8:30am from Sunday 24th January).
PASTORAL CARE
Prayer and Practical Assistance
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
Face masks are compulsory and we have a limited supply available on site should you require.
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, headache shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see Latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE
UPDATES
Keep In Touch!
To stay informed with all the Horizon Church news and latest info, please ensure your contact details are up to date on HZ.CHURCH/HELLO
COVID-19 UPDATE 29th DECEMBER 2020 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
We are continuing to closely monitor the current COVID outbreak and make wise decisions in accordance with recommendations made by the NSW Government. We are hopeful to resume in person services early in the New Year, however at this time our state is on high alert and the Premier has made a request for residents of Greater Sydney to limit mobility. In light of this and considering the increase in locally acquired cases and the tightening of restrictions across our city, Horizon Church will be continuing ONLINE SERVICES ONLY at this time.
ONLINE SERVICES
9am + On-Demand
Our 9am Sunday service will be streamed live online on YouTube & Facebook. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time.
PASTORAL CARE
Prayer and Practical Assistance
UPDATES
Keep In Touch!
To stay informed with all the Horizon Church news including updates as to when in-person services will resume, please ensure your contact details are up to date on HZ.CHURCH/HELLO
COVID-19 UPDATE 21st DECEMBER 2020 – IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SERVICES
COVID-19 UPDATE 7TH DECEMBER 2020 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE AND ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
SINGING IS BACK!
The NSW Government has issued an updated Health Order in regard to COVID-19 restrictions for places of worship and singing in church is now permitted!
ADDITIONAL VENUE CAPACITY
Restrictions have also been eased in regards to venue capacity and we can now have one person per two-square meters, effectively meaning we have doubled the capacity of both our Sutherland Shire and St Andrews locations.
At this time, registration for services is still essential and service numbers will be capped in accordance with the updated COVID-19 restrictions.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect and as such, the use of face masks in church continues to be strongly recommended.
SERVICE TIMES SUTHERLAND SHIRE
8:30am | 10:30am | 6:00pm*
With the easing of restrictions, we have been afforded the opportunity to re-open our foyer so please feel free to enjoy the company of others in the cafe or head across to Peace Park to enjoy the wonderful sunshine and fresh air! There are many local cafes in the vicinity that would also appreciate your support.
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing requirements whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing recommendations, every second row within the auditorium remains out of use and we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts. Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only one person or one household inside at a time.
*6:00pm service exclusively serves our Horizon Young Adults and Young Professionals demographic.
SERVICE TIMES ST ANDREWS
9:00am | 10:30am
We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining physical distancing requirements whilst inside and outside the church building. Please note, to assist with maintaining physical distancing recommendations, we request that you continue to sit with family and close contacts.
ONSITE SERVICES
Registration for the above services is essential and in order to comply with Government guidelines your name and contact details must be provided. You may register online for your service of choice at HZ.CHURCH/REGISTER
Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please print this and bring along with you or simply have it ready on your phone for the Welcome Team to check you in.
ONLINE SERVICES
8:30am + On-Demand
Our 8:30am Sutherland Shire service will be streamed live online on YouTube & Facebook. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their blue high-vis vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household or close contacts in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
Face masks are recommended and we have a limited supply available on site should you wish to use one.
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see Latest COVID-19 news and updates. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE
COVID-19 UPDATE 21ST OCTOBER 2020 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE LOCATION
Earlier today, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard made the announcement that from this Friday, Churches are permitted up to 300 attendees with the four-square meter rule still in effect.
This easing of restrictions is fantastic news for all churches and of course for our Horizon Church community! We are looking forward to having the opportunity to care for and minister to more people every week across the breadth of our services and programs.
Registration for services is still essential and service numbers will be capped in accordance with the updated COVID-19 restrictions.
Our COVID Safe Plan remains in effect and as such, the use of face masks in church continues to be highly recommended. Congregational singing is still not permitted and the foyer remains closed at this time.
SERVICE TIMES
8:30am | 10:30am | 6:00pm*
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to grab a coffee and head outside of the church building, possibly across to Peace Park or even pop in and support one of the many local cafes that have now reopened. We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining social distancing requirements outside the church building.
*Please note from 1 November, the 6pm service will exclusively serve those in our Young Adults (18-25 yrs) and Young Professionals (our HYP ministry) demographic.
ONSITE SERVICES
Registration for our services is essential and in order to comply with Government guidelines your name and contact details must be provided. You may register for your service of choice at: HZ.CHURCH/REGISTER
Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please print this and bring along with you or simply have it ready on your phone for the Welcome Team to check you in.
ONLINE SERVICES
8:30am + On-Demand
Our 8:30am service will be streamed live online on YouTube & Facebook. Simply head to HZ.CHURCH/ONLINE for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on-demand at any time. This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members are easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their high-vis blue vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices and will continue to avoid hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump! Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
Face masks are highly encouraged and we have a limited supply available on site should you wish to use one. Our staff and team will be wearing face masks wherever practical.
Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only one person or one household inside at a time.
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot including Victoria in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#latest-covid-19-case-locations Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home www.hz.church/online
In accordance with these updates and to ensure compliance with the four-square meter rule, there are no changes to the venue capacity at our St Andrews campus at this time.
COVID-19 UPDATE 7TH AUGUST 2020 – SUTHERLAND SHIRE & ST ANDREWS LOCATIONS
ONSITE SERVICES
Registration is essential at hz.church/register and numbers in attendance are capped at our venues in accordance with current NSW restrictions.
Please note: there is currently no Encore or PM services.
ONLINE SERVICES
Our Sutherland Shire 8:30am service will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. Simply head to hz.church/online for the links. This service is then available on demand for you to watch at any time.This is a great way to engage in church if you’re unable to attend one of our onsite services.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Organisation”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- If you have returned from overseas travel or have visited an identified hotspot including Victoria in the past 14 days. For the latest case locations please see nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-
news-and-updates#latest-covid- 19-case-locations
COVID-19 UPDATE NSW – 17TH JULY 2020
Dear Church,
As you know, our church has gone above and beyond best practice in every part of this Coronavirus journey to ensure the health and safety of our church and the broader community.
You may have heard today that due to recent outbreaks there are some updated restrictions on church gatherings in NSW coming into effect from next weekend. In light of this, we have made the decision to implement the following changes to our onsite services commencing this Sunday.
This weekend: Sunday 19th July
ONSITE SERVICES
8:30am
10:30am
Registration is essential at hz.church/register and numbers in attendance will be capped at 150.
Please note: there is no PM service this Sunday.
ONLINE SERVICES
8:30am + On Demand
Our 8:30am service will be streamed live online on YouTube & Facebook. Simply head to hz.church/online for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on demand at any time.
Ongoing from next weekend Sunday 26th July
ONSITE SERVICES
8:30am
10:30am
Registration is essential at hz.church/register and numbers in attendance will be capped at the updated NSW restriction of 100 people. Registration for these services will open mid next week.
Please note: there is no Encore or PM services.
ONLINE SERVICES
Our 8:30am service will be streamed live online on YouTube and Facebook. Simply head to hz.church/online for the links. This service will then be available for you to watch on demand at any time.
Our online services have been outstanding and many people have continued to engage with church in this way. Can we strongly encourage you to participate in our online services during this time, especially if you are in an at-risk health category.
We so appreciate your flexibility over the past few months as we have navigated this challenging season. The great sense of faith and expectation that we’ve witnessed has been so encouraging. We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you – especially our volunteers and interns who have carried an incredible load in getting our services back onsite and also online!
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday either onsite or online as we continue Part 3 of our series “The Generous Gift of Wisdom”.
Love,
Pastors Brad & Ali
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
If you haven’t already heard the exciting news, CHURCH IS BACK!!! That’s right, Sunday July 5th, we will be meeting together back on site!
After an extended and unprecedented season, we are so looking forward to coming together as a Church.
Like most activities in the community that are starting to re-engage, there are guidelines we must adhere to in order to maintain a safe environment for our church family and the broader community.
VENUE CAPACITY
As a place of worship, we are permitted 1 person per 4 sqm inside our church. This is great news for us as we have ample space in our auditorium to host you in comfort and safety. Every room within our building has signage to display the permitted capacity of that space. You will notice some seats and rows are blocked out of service, so please sit with your household in the seats we have made available to ensure we meet compliance.
Service numbers will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register to attend your service of choice.
SERVICE TIMES
8:30am | 10:30am | 5:30pm
Please note the evening service will be different to the two morning services.
To allow our team the opportunity to adequately clean the venue between services, we encourage you to grab a coffee and chat outside of church, head across to Peace Park or even pop into one of the many local cafes that have now reopened. We respectfully ask you to please continue maintaining social distancing requirements outside the church building.
REGISTRATION
Registration for our services is essential and in order to comply with Government guidelines your name and contact details must be provided. You may register for your service of choice at: HZ.CHURCH/REGISTER
Once registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please print this and bring along with you or simply have it ready on your phone for the Welcome Team to check you in.
COVID SAFETY
Horizon Church has been approved as a “COVID Safe Business”. Our staff have completed the Australian Government Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control Training and our volunteers have been trained in our COVID Safe Practices.
We have appointed and trained a COVID Safe Team who have been managing our COVID Safe Response. These team members will be easily identifiable on-site during services wearing their high-vis blue vests.
We’ve undertaken a review of our processes to ensure we are demonstrating excellence in our church environment. Cleaning frequency has been increased and our venue will receive a thorough clean with hospital grade disinfectant in-between every service. There will be no printed materials, offering containers or communion passed around during service. Individual commercially packaged communion packs will be available for collection upon arrival at church.
Please remember our teams will be maintaining good social distancing practices so will be avoiding hand to hand contact and hugs. But not to worry, we will be there to greet you with a warm smile, a big wave or even a foot bump!
Hand sanitiser stations have been installed at our main entry & exit points and sanitiser is readily available right throughout the building so please make use of it!
Should you require lift access, please note that restrictions allow only one person or one household inside at a time.
To maintain a safe worship environment, we kindly ask that if any of the following apply to you, please do not attend the service:
- If you feel unwell or are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (eg: fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell);
- If you have COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test;
- If you have been in close contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- If you have returned from overseas travel in the past 14 days.
Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online for Horizon at Home.
HORIZON KIDS
Kids is also back in full swing on Sunday 5th July! During this season that we’ve been meeting online, our Kids team has done an incredible job of preparing a safe environment. The Kids facilities including toys and equipment have undergone a thorough disinfectant clean.
A thorough clean will be undertaken again in-between every service. Registration numbers for children will be capped to ensure we adhere to current gathering restrictions so it’s imperative you register your child to attend HZK during your service of choice.
HORIZON AT HOME
We will continue to stream our 10:30am service live on YouTube and Facebook. You can find the links and the all the info you need on our website at hz.church/online
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our pastors or team at the office on 02 9521 2933 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.
Horizon, we have missed you SO much and cannot wait to see you in person in the coming weeks!
With Love,
Pastors Brad and Ali
