The UK Underground Church
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"Sneak around"? Sounds like a bit of a rabble rouser.
Churches are open for private worship and prayer; it is communal worship and prayer that is being limited by law, depending on what local Tier the area is placed in, and this depends mainly on the 'R' rate of infection.
Each to their own interpretation, personally:
The house of God is no further away
than the quiet spot where you kneel and pray...Sadly, about 700 people died of Covid19 in the last 24 hour count in the UK, and it's pretty obvious things won't be getting back to normal until next summer. Until then people ought to try to be less selfish.
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@AndyD said in The UK Underground Church:
"Sneak around"? Sounds like a bit of a rabble rouser.
Churches are open for private worship and prayer; it is communal worship and prayer that is being limited by law, depending on what local Tier the area is placed in, and this depends mainly on the 'R' rate of infection.
Each to their own interpretation, personally:
The house of God is no further away
than the quiet spot where you kneel and pray...Sadly, about 700 people died of Covid19 in the last 24 hour count in the UK, and it's pretty obvious things won't be getting back to normal until next summer. Until then people ought to try to be less selfish.
Define "communal".
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This might be more useful for your understanding, the CofE guidance during national lockdown, which is hopefully being relaxed a little today...
2 Version 1.0 – issued 6th November 2020
Our churches can remain open for individual prayer,which is defined as a person or household entering the venue to pray on their own and not as part of a group, led prayer or communal act.
Collective or congregational prayer and regular scheduled services are not permitted. This includes a Minister of religion or lay person/volunteer leading devotions or prayer of any sort.
If possible, arrangements should be made to broadcast services, enabling people to watch and worship at home.
Difficult times, but it is surely for the best. As Boris Johnson said a few days ago, "tis the season to be jolly, jolly careful"
