BUNDOORA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Questions & Answers
Updated 4 July 2023
Sunday Services
Before you come
What time are Sunday services?
Our Sunday Services are 9am, 11am and 5pm. Our services are also Livestreamed.
When should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before the service begins, to allow us to say hello and welcome you in.
When attending our Sunday Services, our welcoming team will be present to greet and assist you.
Videos of what arriving at our building might look like are available on our Sunday Services page.
Do I need to bring anything?
You are welcome to bring a bible, pen, notebook for during the service.
What if I feel unwell on the day?
For further details see our FAQ Health Guidelines
During the service
How will we be seated?
Our services are held in our auditorium and for larger services we have additional seating in our hall.
There is a reserved area (3 rows left of the auditorium doors, towards the back) for those who are medically vulnerable [eg. the immunocompromised, heart/lung conditions, elderly]. Given the configuration of air flow in the building, we think this reserved area is the safest part of the auditorium. Out of love and consideration for those seated here, we ask that face masks be worn when seated in this area.
Do I need to wear a face mask?
In line with the advice of the Federal and State Chief Health Officers, please view the recommendations for when to wear a face mask in Victoria.
Face masks | Coronavirus Victoria
Note: There are 3 rows of reserved seating along the left wall of the auditorium, for the medically vulnerable. Out of love and consideration for those seated here, we ask that face masks be worn when seated in this area.
Will there be Sunday School?
Sunday School runs during school term and is available during our 9am & 11am Sunday Services. Held in our upstairs learning level, Sunday School begins after the children's song. The program has two groups - Little Sunday School (children in 3 & 4 year old kinder) and Big Sunday School (children in Prep/Foundation to Grade 6).
If your child is unwell, we ask that you view our Health Guidelines before they attend Sunday School.
Note: During school holidays, activity sheets are available from the church foyer for children to use.
What if my child doesn't feel comfortable attending Sunday School?
Children are welcome to stay in the service.
Will there be Sunday Youth?
Sunday Youth (Year 7 & 8) runs during school term. Please contact our youth pastor for further details youth@bpc.org.au
Will Creche be available?
Creche is available at the 9am & 11am service for 6 months of age to 2 year olds, and begins after the children's song.
Due to the changing availability of creche leaders, creche may not formally run on some weeks. During these weeks, parents are welcome to make use of the creche room area and a livestream feed of the service will be aired during the service time.
If your child is unwell, we ask that you check our Health Guidelines, before sending them to creche.
Where can I change or feed my baby?
A cry room is located left of the auditorium and has one-way glass windows, a change table and microwave/sink facilities. The disabled toilet also has changing facilities for babies.
After the service
Will refreshments be served?
We invite you to stay for a cuppa and simple refreshments after the service.
We encourage parents to pack nut-free snacks for children to eat before or after Sunday School, as there will be limited refreshments served during the 9am & 11am Services.
Can my kids play in the indoor playground?
Where parents are available to supervise, the indoor playground slide and gym is available for use after the service finishes.
Health Guidelines
Health Guidelines
The government no longer requires a Conditions of Entry policy so we no longer require people to stay away from church (and ministry groups) if they display any covid, cold or flu-like symptoms. If you or your child are sick, we ask and hope that people will love their neighbour and stay home. However, if one has passed the infectious period of an illness, and for example has, a post-viral (or occasional) cough, we don't want you (or families) to stay away unnecessarily.
For preschool aged ministry and groups please have a read of our policy [Click here].
We ask that people make thoughtful and loving choices, as we seek to gather in person for the good of all.
Other illnesses
It is good to remember there are other infectious diseases and we do not want these to spread through church. We should follow the exclusion guidelines used by schools. For example, if your child has symptoms of gastro, you should exclude them from church until there has not been vomiting or a loose motion for at least 48 hours.
See the “Minimum period of exclusion from primary schools and children’s services for infectious diseases cases and contacts” available at https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion/school-exclusion-table
Preschool & Creche Sickness Policy
We have developed a Sickness Policy for preschool aged ministry and groups. The aim is to create a common understanding of expectations in an area where opinions can differ significantly.
Please have a read of the policy [Click here] and use it to guide your decisions when participating in Creche, Little Sunday School, Mainly Music and Playgroup.
Other Questions
Is the BPC Office open?
Typically the BPC office is staffed on Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am-12pm during school term. BPC staff can be contacted via email office@bpc.org.au or phone (03) 9017 9037 during other days of the week.
When is Playgroup, mainly music held?
During the week we run preschool groups including mainly music and Playgroup. More information on our preschool groups is available here.
When is Kids Club?
Kids Club is a Friday afternoon program for Grades 3-6 during school term. For more details Click Here
When is Youth Group?
Bundy Youth is a program for high school aged students on Friday nights throughout the school term. For more details Click Here
Can I borrow from the church library?
The BPC Library normally opens Sundays 10.15am-11am, however borrowing may be different during Covid requirements and the Summer holidays. Visit the Library page for further details.
How is the building ventilated?
Our main areas, the Auditorium, Foyer and Playground, have Air Change heat recovery units that brings in 100% fresh air. This is the best possible solutions as there is no recirculation of at all.
The remaining areas (generally ceiling mounted fully recirculating cassette units) have the mandatory outside (fresh) air requirements supplied by a fan and this additional air then leaks back to the common areas where it is either exhausted by the base building toilet exhaust system/s or leaks out through the building fabric.
The Board of Management intend to watch and follow the government’s current advice to school class rooms.
What should I do if I test positive after attending a Sunday Service or Bundy gathering?
If you test positive to Coronavirus after attending a Sunday Service or gathering held at our church premises please follow the advice as listed on the Department of Health's website: What to do if you have COVID-19 | Coronavirus Victoria
If you would like to speak to our pastoral team, please contact office@bpc.org.au or phone 9017 9037.
Who can I contact if I have other questions?
Should you have any other questions please contact us by emailing office@bpc.org.au or phone (03) 9017 9037. A pastor or one of our staff team will reply to you as soon as possible.