COVID-19 Update 6

Dear beloved HCC family,

In light of the NSW government COVID-19 restrictions, HCC will be implementing the following:

1. SUNDAY WORSHIP - VENUE UPDATE

  • HCC main worship venue at NextGen now has a maximum capacity of only 50 people

  • As a result of this, we will be requesting our North Community Group members to live stream worship from our Church Office facility in North Ryde

  • Singing is no longer allowed for the congregation - only the praise team

  • Masks must be worn at all times

  • For those who intend to go to our NextGen Venue - Temperature checks are mandatory at reception on Level 1 prior to going to the function room on Level 2

  • Please also follow all check in procedures at NextGen and Church Office

2. LIVE STREAMING TO CONTINUE PAST JULY

  • HCC will continue to live stream well into July and beyond, depending on how the situation unfolds in relation to government restrictions

3. FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY NEW RESTRICTIONS

  • As per the government restrictions: if you live or have worked in the four local government areas within the past 14 days, you will have to stay at home. Those areas, all in eastern Sydney, include the City of Sydney, Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick

  • Please note as per the announcement: that people will be allowed to leave home with a reasonable excuse such as: to travel for necessary work or education, outdoor exercise, to provide care or compassion to a relative and buying essential goods or services

  • For a map of the affected areas and the full list of reasonable excuses to travel beyond metropolitan Sydney, click here for the NSW Great Sydney rules and restrictions page

  • For our members who are affected by this please reach out to us on: info@harbourcitychurch.com or to your respective Growth Group/Community Group Leaders

4. ON GATHERINGS (GROWTH GROUPS / COMM GROUPS)

  • Most GGs/CGs will be affected by the above restrictions. With that in mind, we recommend that if you are able to move your GG online that would be ideal

  • If you are unaffected by the above, feel free to meet but as per the government regulations: up to 5 visitors may visit another household at any one time

  • Note that GGs are on break for the next 2 weeks during the school holidays (28 June - 9 July)

5. ANNUAL RETREAT UPDATE

  • Please keep an eye out for further updates from the HCC events team

  • We are working with our Venue to try to postpone our retreat to another date

If you do have any further questions, please do reach out to our pastoral team, staff or elders.

HCC family, as Pastor Jim said in our very first COVID update:

May our God of comfort, wisdom, and power guide you and help all of us during this extraordinary time. You may be burdened emotionally, seeking for sound information, and/or need help in real situations. Please know that we as a church family are with you and are here for you. Reach out for anything at all, and let us love and help one another.

In Christ,

HCC Session