What COVID-19 Protocols Does Christ Church Ashton Follow?

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Christ Church Ashton states that it follows all Public Health and Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Covid protocols. This applies to its in-person worship services, which are held at 11 am on the first through fourth Sunday of each month. Because public health rules and diocesan guidance can change, check the parish website or contact the church before attending to confirm what is currently required.

What the Church Says About Its Protocols

The parish website describes Christ Church Ashton as part of the Area Parish of Mississippi Lake and notes that the church is open for in-person worship. In the same section, it states:

"We follow all Public Health and Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Covid protocols."

That single statement is the source of the church's published position. It points to two layers of rules:

  • Public Health requirements — the provincial and local health directives in effect for Ontario and the Ottawa area at the time of a service.
  • Anglican Diocese of Ottawa protocols — the guidance set by the diocese for its congregations.

Because the website does not list specific measures (such as masking, capacity limits, or distancing), the practical requirements depend on whichever version of those two sets of rules is current when you plan to attend.

Why You Should Confirm Before You Go

Covid protocols are not fixed. Public health rules and diocesan instructions have been revised repeatedly over time, and a website page may not be updated the moment a rule changes. That means the safest approach is to verify current requirements shortly before a service rather than relying on an older description.

How to check

  1. Visit the parish website (ccashton.org) and look for any current notice about worship or health measures.
  2. Contact the church directly if the website does not answer your question. The site names the Rev. Robert Sicard as the contact for life events and parish matters, so he is a reasonable point of contact for questions about attending.
  3. Ask specifically about anything that affects your decision — for example, whether masks are required, whether capacity is limited, or whether any registration is needed.

What This Means for Visitors

If you are planning to attend a Sunday service at 11 am, treat the church's statement as a commitment to follow the applicable rules rather than as a fixed list of measures. The practical takeaways:

  • In-person worship is taking place on the first through fourth Sundays at 11 am.
  • The church commits to following both public health and diocesan Covid protocols.
  • The specific requirements can change, so confirm them before you attend.
  • In months with five Sundays, the Area Parish usually holds a joint service on the fifth Sunday, which may take place at a different location — check the events listing for details.