Latest Update: February 19, 2021
Hello church family,
God has designed each of us for connection with Him and others. For sure, COVID-19 has required all of us to adjust and adapt the ways that we stay connected but it is, nonetheless, our joy to continue to offer a variety of means by which we can all connect to one another as a congregation. In-person and online ministries are continuing and we pray that through these means you are continuing to build one another up, care for one another, encourage one another, bear with one another, pray for one another and serve one another even as we continue to proclaim the good news of salvation together.
Lately, we have been asked about how we will adapt, should our local COVID-19 status change again. I can assure you that the office staff and the board of elders are constantly monitoring things and will make changes as necessary to our weekly ministry. Here are a few points to consider:
Presently, our county is in a Green Zone, the first of 5 degrees of concern (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red and Grey). To the best of our knowledge, although our small group ministry will likely need to be curtailed when we get to Orange or Red status, we will be allowed to continue hosting live worship services at 30% of our seating capacity until we are labeled a Grey (lockdown) Zone. When and if, we are asked to limit attendance on Sundays to fewer than 50 people, we will move back to online sermons only, just like we did in the spring. Until then, nothing will change for us on Sundays (unless our attendance increases beyond our 30 % capacity – at that time a second service will be initiated)
2. Online options
We continue to post videos of our services online weekly. They are not live streamed yet, but they are usually available by mid-afternoon on Sundays. Anyone who is unable to attend in person is invited and encouraged to stay in touch and on track by watching these videos on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGk7eg0ln5Lu6ew_QLcOpg.3.
Earlier Posts: June 9, 2020
Dear Church,
On Monday, June 8th, Premier Doug Ford announced that Eastern Ontario will be allowed to enter Phase 2 of the province’s reopening plan at 12:01 am on Friday, June 12, 2020. What this means for QAC is that we will be able to worship together on Sunday at 30% of our sanctuary’s capacity. As such, it is my joy to inform you that a public worship service will be held on June 14th.
Who may come?
We are, of course, committed to upholding appropriate standards for cleanliness and social distancing and so the following criteria will be observed for all who plan to attend:
The maximum capacity of our sanctuary pews and overflow section is approximately 400 people. 30% of that is approximately 120 people. That said, for the first week or two we will limit our attendance to 90 people per service. Depending on the number of people who wish to attend, two services may be made available this weekend. Later on I will be asking you if you will be attending and you will be asked to sign up in advance for one of the two services.
What to expect?
Every effort will be made to ensure that the services:
What do I need to know from you?
Thank you all for reading through this long email. I am so looking forward to seeing you and worshipping God with you again in person. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments that will help us as we seek to gather. A follow up email will be sent soon.
Blessings,
Pastor Allan
Earlier Posts: April 14, 2020
Hello Church Family
Yesterday, the Ontario Government decided to extend it's emergency measures for another 28 days. This means our online meetings will continue at least until May 11th, 2020. Our website has been updated today to help you connect faster to the various services and meetings. We are making good use of YouTube, Zoom and Discord and remain available through email and phone calls. Please let us know if there is more we can be doing to help you stay connected.
Thank you,
Pastor Allan
Earlier Posts: March 24, 2020
Hello Church family,
We are making every effort to stay connected in these unusual times and are please to offer the following connecting points for the whole church family.
Activities for everyone:
Ministries for Children:
Activities for Youth:
How can you stay connected and informed?
We are doing our best to keep you updated through the following means:
How can you continue to give?
We certainly can’t “pass the plate” these days but you can still give to the church and to various parachurch ministries.
Thanks for your time, everyone. Be safe and God bless,
Pastor Allan
Earlier Posts: March 17, 2020
Dear QAC family,
Concerns over COVID-19 continue to escalate as more and more Canadians contract the virus. Today, new measures have been recommended to further minimize public risk. Specifically, our provincial health officials are recommending that all gathering of 50 or more people be cancelled and so, with your safety in mind and with a desire to be socially responsible, we have decided to cancel all of our weekly ministries and close our Sunday worship services to the public.
We will continue to connect with you through our website at https://quintealliancechurch.ca/ and also through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Quinte-Alliance-Church-615408451949977/.
We are also exploring new opportunities to serve one another, and are preparing to offer an opportunity to worship together online at https://quintealliance.online.church/. Have a look and let us know what you think!
For now, Pastor Allan and Karen will continue to have office hours at the church during the week and will make every effort to be available via email and phone at other times. Please plug in with us online and also, please do what you can to help one another and reach out to friends and family.
Hear these amazing words from Psalm 46:
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it. The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.
Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world. He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.
Blessings,
Pastor Allan
PS. And have a happy St. Patricks’ Day too!
Older Posts: March 16, 2020
This afternoon we were advised that the best way for us to stay safe and help our medical officials help us is to "stay home". This new recommendation has led to the decision to make significant changes to our ministry schedule. These changes will ultimately include our Sunday worship services and so we are exploring ways that we can stay connected online even as our Sunday services are closed to the public. More information on this will follow soon.
Thank you,
Pastor Allan
Older Posts: March 13, 2020
Hello church family,
When the World Health Organization determined that the coronavirus (Cov19) outbreak has reached pandemic-status, many people were left concerned and confused about what to do and so I feel it is important to share with you the measures that we are taking at QAC to adhere to the recommendations of the public health department while at the same time refraining from creating unnecessary alarm.
Since cleanliness and hygiene are important keys to effectively reducing risk we are asking you to take the following common-sense steps:
1. Please make a practice of washing your hands often with soap and water using the directions that are posted in each bathroom.
2. If needed, please utilize the sanitizing hand rub stations that have been set up at each entrance.
3. Everyone should refrain from shaking hands and, instead, greet one another verbally.
4. Please practice good etiquette when sneezing and coughing. Cough into your sleeve and not your hands and ensuring that you throw your tissues in the garbage.
5. Please choose to stay home if you are feeling ill with low-grade fever or a mild cough.
As our region is still considered a 'low risk' area, we feel these common sense choices are sufficient to allow us to feel at ease when we gather for worship on Sunday.
We are also aware that public health may encourage additional measures soon. We are monitoring these updates and will announce changes as needed. Thank you for your understanding