Dear brothers and sisters,Bishop Christine

The Government announced that from 15th June, places of worship will be able to open for individual private prayer.

The text of the announcement can be found on the Government website

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/places-of-worship-to-re-open-for-individual-prayer

The announcement makes it clear that this provision only applies to individual prayer. Communally led prayer or worship, including informal prayer meetings, will not be possible at this stage. It also gives a definition of individual prayer in these terms:

Individual prayer within a place of worship 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. They should be socially distanced from other individuals.

God bless you,

Bishop Christine