Streaming
Streaming a service may seem intimidating, but it’s nothing to worry about.
Dress code
For most regular services, there is no particular dress code. For streaming life events, please see the page on dress code.
Consent to be streamed
It is assumed that people have granted their consent to be streamed if they sit in an area of the church which is covered by our cameras. Our ‘no filming’ zone is the south aisle.
Anybody is free to refuse consent to be streamed at any time and for any reason. If you know someone has refused consent, you must be aware of where they are sat in the building and pay particular attention to if they approach the sanctuary for communion. See the Operations Manual for more information on things like cutaway angles to be used.
The Church of England has published guidance on filming and photography in churches which it is useful to familiarise yourself with.
People with an active role in the service
People who are taking an active role in the service should complete a consent form:
This includes anyone who is likely to be the focus of the camera, including (but not limited to) those presiding, serving, reading, interceding, in the choir, taking offerings, or taking part in occasional ceremonies such as lighting candles.
Images of children
You must avoid streaming video in which children are the primary focus without explicit consent. You should never focus any cameras on the Family Corner area, and should always be mindful of which children may be approaching the sanctuary, particularly during the preparation of the table (when they may be bringing offerings) and communion.
For more details check our page on images of children.
Accidental streaming where there is a safeguarding concern
If for any reason you accidentally stream images of a person where there is a safeguarding concern then you must notify the Head of Technology, the Safeguarding Officer and the Data Protection Officer immediately.