Changes to services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Public worship

The following information applies from Monday, 17 May 2021.

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Heavitree Sunday 08:00 Mass 09:30 30-Minute Worship 10:30 Parish Mass Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 9:30 Mass	St Mary Steps, Exeter Sunday 9:30 Mass  Thursday 17:30 Mass
St Lawrence’s, Heavitree Sunday 10:30 Mass  Friday 9:30 Mass	St Clare’s, Livery Dole Thursday 10:30 Mass

Staying safe

• Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 (a new continuous cough, a high temperature, or a loss/change in their normal sense of taste or smell) should not attend church.
• Hands must be sanitised on entering and leaving church.
• Wherever possible, a distancing of at least one metre should be adhered to between households.
• Those who are able to do so must wear a face covering.
• People may only interact and sit with household groups, support bubbles, or other groups of no more than six persons.

Baptisms/christenings, weddings and funerals

These services may take place, but with the following limitations:

• Baptisms/christenings: There is no limit on the number attending other than the safe capacity of the church building.  The restrictions listed above are in force.
• Weddings: Up to 30 people may be present, not including people employed by the Church.
• Funerals: There is no limit on the number attending other than the safe capacity of the church building.  Funerals services may take place in the church, a crematorium, or by the graveside.

Last updated: Monday, 10 May 2021
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.