Health Protection Protocols
All Haliburton Pastoral Charge church use is subject to the reopening plans developed by the leadership boards of each church in accordance with local health unit guidelines. Protocols to protect the health and safety of all church users are critical components of the plans and must be followed closely.
Vulnerable individuals are advised to stay at home and watch Sunday services online. If this is not possible, please contact the Pastoral Charge office for another option. To watch online, visit the Watch Online page.
To download an example of a reopening plan, click HERE. To read and download an example of health protection protocols, click HERE.
COVID-19 Response Timeline
2021
January 12
HPC churches remain closed in response to the provincial government’s announcement of more stringent restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic for 28 days.
2020
December 26
Haliburton and Lochlin United Churches close in response to the provincial shutdown. Ingoldsby United Church remains closed. Online services return to their earlier schedule Learn more …
October 4
Haliburton and Lochlin United Churches reopen under strict health protection protocols. Ingoldsby United Church chooses to remain closed. Online services continue at a new time Learn more …
July 17
HPC churches respond to Stage 3 of the provincial reopening plan by choosing not to reopen before the fall, a decision strongly recommended by the United Church of Canada’s local regional council. This gives the leadership boards at the churches time to learn how best to address social distancing, effective sanitation and other needs, and prepare the reopening plans required by regional council
April 12
HPC churches celebrate Easter with online Communion service Learn more …
March 29
HPC continues to adapt online services Learn more …
March 22
HPC begins live streaming Sunday services Learn more …
March 20
HPC posts a recording of “Lost and Found” as a song of encouragement for the times Watch video …
March 16
All HPC churches close just ahead of the provincial government’s recommendation that public spaces do so to help flatten the COVID-19 pandemic curve Learn more …
