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Should churches be the first to reopen? : Comments
By Greg Bondar, published 15/5/2020There is no denying that the demographics of many congregations make sanctuaries a risky place for gatherings to resume.
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Posted by Alan B., Sunday, 17 May 2020 12:25:04 PM
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This would be popular and more so right now! As would be the essential construction phase!
Given they're rolled out as multipurpose venues, Able to earn revenue throughout the week and therefore able to self fund the pivot!
If this means some services are open to more public inspection? Might be no bad thing.
Communion, could be administered by young lay deacons and trainee nuns, As a recording repeats, dominus vobiscum et cum spirituo, until all those wanting a crisp of flour and water? Have partaken.
Collection can be taken at the gates via a gold coin donation to open the turnstile, thus negating the need for gatekeepers or a plate passed around. A la Aldi and their shopping trollies?
Almost everything has to change including packed churches and church halls. And or, packed theatres/restaurants!
Drive-ins and drive-throughs will be almost mandatory for those wishing to remain in large volume, passing trade business and or worship!
Flea market fundraisers can remain outdoors with hand sanitation and social distancing.
9's football would be a good compromise and more reliant on speed and evasion tactics, than the tackle and the packed scum. the latter able to be replaced by a free-kick!
Alan B