Saying your prayers safely

September 18, 2020

New social distancing and infection control measures have been put into place which will ensure the safety of those colleagues who wish to use the chapel and prayer rooms. Jummah (Friday) Prayers will resume this week in the chapels at Sandwell and the Birmingham Treatment Centre, with three time slots 1.15pm, 1.30pm and 1.45pm. Prayer times are staggered so that there are only a maximum number of people using the room at any one time.

At Sandwell 11 people will be allowed in at each time slot, whilst at City, 10 worshippers will be able to use the prayer room during each time slot. Volunteers will hand out face masks, and distribute hand sanitiser and a paper prayer mat to each individual using the facilities. Once the slot has ended, worshippers will be able to dispose of their paper prayer mat. Please note, there may be a wait due to the number of people wishing to use the space.

Christian services will resume shortly and more details about this will follow later this month. The Chapels at both sites remain open for individual worship and both rooms are set out to reflect social distancing measures.

The chaplaincy has continued to provide a service throughout the pandemic and every Sunday they light candles for colleagues and patients. If you would like a candle lit for a loved one who has passed away or is sick, please contact Mary Causer, Lead Chaplain, via email at mary.causer@nhs.net or call her on ext. 3552.