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PSA for clergy, churchwardens, PCC members, everyone who helps care for our churches:
Right now we& #39;re somewhere in no-man& #39;s land. We& #39;re allowed to re-open our buildings but not everyone can or wants to. We want to continue serving those who joined online during lockdown... (1/7)
Right now we& #39;re somewhere in no-man& #39;s land. We& #39;re allowed to re-open our buildings but not everyone can or wants to. We want to continue serving those who joined online during lockdown... (1/7)
Many of our communities are more vulnerable than ever and need support. There is a lot of guidance being issued, a lot of factors to consider, a lot of questions you might ask or be asked and it can be difficult to find answers. In other words, you& #39;re under huge pressure... (2/7)
Advice from government is changing and being updated frequently. CofE guidance is similarly fast-changing. Those of us working on it do know it& #39;s difficult to keep up; we& #39;re doing our best to make it as easy as possible, but the situation is complex... (3/7)
We know that continuing limitations over singing and music are painful. We know that many church buildings cannot yet safely re-open, for lots of reasons. We know that the guidance we draft might not cover your exact situation so you feel left on your own... (4/7)
You& #39;re faced with challenging questions: whether and how to re-open your church building; how to continue with online worship and keep engaging those who have joined your community this way during lockdown; how to keep serving the most vulnerable in your areas... (5/7)
I just wanted to say:
1. There isn& #39;t any one & #39;right& #39; answer. You& #39;re making these choices in an impossible situation. Don& #39;t beat yourself up because you don& #39;t know what to do.
2. The CofE guidance is there to help you. If it isn& #39;t, or if something isn& #39;t covered, tell us.
(6/7)
1. There isn& #39;t any one & #39;right& #39; answer. You& #39;re making these choices in an impossible situation. Don& #39;t beat yourself up because you don& #39;t know what to do.
2. The CofE guidance is there to help you. If it isn& #39;t, or if something isn& #39;t covered, tell us.
(6/7)
