Mar 12, 2020 | Big Camp 2020 comments
We feel that it is probably best to skip Camp this year and put some protective measures in place in our local churches to protect those of our members who choose to keep coming, which our church is doing.
Mar 12, 2020 | Big Camp 2020 comments
Prevention is always much better than cure. We wish to advise that even though it is very disappointing to have to go down this track we believe that the wisest and safest option is to cancel Big Camp for this year.
Mar 12, 2020 | Big Camp 2020 comments
As a Nurse and married to a doctor we say NO. Reasons are: Moral duty to protect our neighbour by not being a catalyst in providing an event to spreading the virus; ? Legal duty (emergency powers likely to be enacted soon) to ban gatherings; The Coronavirus Has been...
Mar 12, 2020 | Big Camp 2020 comments
I hesitate to write this letter because I love Big Camp and am devastated at the thought of missing another year. If Big Camp is running, I will absolutely be there with my family (pending health status of course!). Having said that, I believe it the prudent option...
Mar 12, 2020 | Big Camp 2020 comments
We considered the information we had last night at our C.M.C [ Board ] meeting held last night, and the consensus of opinion and vote was that we say no to camp going ahead. This is disappointing to many of us, but we see it as responsible considering the number of...
Mar 12, 2020 | Big Camp 2020 comments
I think the answer is clear – the precedent has been set in NSW and WA. We all love big camp and the fellowship it brings. But that doesn’t matter any more unfortunately. The stakes are too high, especially for those who are high risk in our community. This is...