RCAC Plan for Return to Worship

Last updated:  September 29, 2021


Our pastors have coordinated to have all worship services return to in-person worship by October 2 & 3.  We're thankful for the input and insight of our church members, the Board of Elders, as well as guidance from the District Office.  And we are excited at the prospect of worshiping together again, returning after a lengthy time away.  

Let's continue worshiping together, lifting the name of our Lord, depending on him, and encouraging one another with songs, hymns and spiritual songs. 

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What to Expect at In-Person Worship

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Six Safety Steps For In-Person Worship


  1. Face masks required indoors for everyone 5 years old and up. Singing is encouraged.
  2. One-Way Walkways - Follow posted signs and ushers.
  3. Inside Sanctuary - An usher will show you to your seat.
  4. Use of Washrooms - Maximum 2 persons at a time.
  5. Social Distance Greetings - Please refrain from handshakes and hugs.


View our REturn To Church Guidelines
(Last Updated February 5, 2021)

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Key Details


  • Maximum capacity will begin at 150 persons.
  • The service will continue to be available for anyone joining from home live, via Zoom.
  • Registration for In-Person Worship is required.
  • 9:00am - 10:00am Sunday, beginning Oct 3.  Doors to open at 8:45am.
  • Children are welcome to optional care and ministry in Room 103 for a part of the service. Read the Parent's Letter (below), and watch the video from P. Karen (above).
  • If you are sick, please stay home.  A touch-less temperature check will be administered at Check-In.  If you have a temperatures over 37.6 degrees Celsius, we will kindly ask you to return home to rest.


Volunteers Needed

We are inviting everyone intending to join our in-person services to prayerfully consider joining one of several Service Teams.  Volunteers in these teams are essential to re-open our church for worship. 


Please consider joining one of these teams:

  • Usher Team  -  before and after service
  • Sanitizing Team  -  after service


If you would like more information, or want to join a Team, please contact Pastor Jason at jason.cheung@rcac.ca.

Children's Ministry

Read the Re-Opening RCAC Parents' Letter from Pastor Karen and the Children's Ministry Team

Read Parents' Letter 

Questions & Answers

Q:     Will there be the celebration of Communion on the first Sunday of the month?

A:      Yes.  We look forward to sharing in meal at the table of grace!  We will continue to use individual, pre-packaged cups & wafers.  In the foyer, just before you enter the Sanctuary, there will be a table with Communion trays filled with pre-packaged cups & wafers.  If you are baptized, please take one.


Q:     After registering on Eventbrite, do you need a ticket to enter the church?

A:     No.  When you arrive at RCAC through the Gym, simply tell the usher your name.   


Q:     Will the preacher and worship leader(s) (singers, anyone up on the stage) be wearing a mask when speaking or singing?

A:      Yes. 


Q:     How will seating be arranged in the Sanctuary?

A:      Ushers will guide you from the Sanctuary doors (from the foyer) to your seat.  Depending on the size of your group, you will be offered a suitable seating area distanced from other worshipers.


Q:     If there is no more space for in-person worship, how will I be able to join the worship service?

A:     We will invite you to join online, via Zoom.  You will be able to join live, at 9:00am.


Q:     Will recordings of the service continue to be posted on this website?

A:      No.  Recordings of the service will only be made available by request.  Further information to come.


Q:     To join on Zoom, will I need to register again to join the worship service?

A:      No.  If you are already registered on Zoom for our Sunday Worship Services, then you are all set and ready to go.  However, if you have not yet registered to join the worship service via Zoom, you will need to do so by clicking here.


Q:     Will the elevator be available to use?

A:      Yes.  We ask that only two persons use the elevator at a time.


Q:     When will Registration begin?

A:      Registration for upcoming worship services has begun, and will be released 1-week in advance.  A link to register will always be posted on the home page of this website.  (You can click "Richmond Chinese Alliance Church" at the top-left of this page)


Q:     Will there be concurrent ministries happening at RCAC during our worship service?

A:      No.  For the time being,  this worship service will be the only gathering at RCAC during that time.


Q:     Is there anyway I can help?

A:     Yes!  We need many volunteers to join various new teams including the Usher Team and the Sanitizing Team.  If you are interested and willing, please contact Pastor Jason directly at jason.cheung@rcac.ca. 



Do you have any more questions?  Please let us know, and we'll do our best to answer you.

Email Pastor Jason at jason.cheung@rcac.ca