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We want to make you feel a real part of the Christian community here at St. Peter's - hopefully through our web site we can bring you all the information you need about us and encourage you to play a part in our worship and service of God. As the wearing of face coverings in public spaces such as shops becomes mandatory as of tomorrow, the Church o... f England has released updated advice. They have chosen to highlight the following paragraph: We strongly advise that face coverings should be worn by all those attending a place of worship, including ministers, worshippers, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors, where there may be other people present; remembering that face coverings are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and that they are not a replacement for physical distancing and regular hand washing. In terms of our response at St. Peters, with immediate effect: We are encouraging the wearing of face covering by all members of the congregations. Those leading worship and preaching do not need to wear a face covering as long as they are a good distance away from people. Face coverings should be worn when speaking over the elements of Holy Communion unless they are covered (for example in a sealed ciborium) and when distributing communion. Face covering will be worn by those welcoming or bidding farewell to worshippers whilst in the church building. As you have probably heard, there will be no singing permitted. At some services Holy Communion will be available, this will be received standing and in one kind (only the consecrated bread will be received). The fact that church is open for worship should not make anyone feel obliged to come at this stage. Those who are shielding should NOT attend worship before the start of August at the very earliest. Others who are or live with those at increased risk should they contract COVID-19 should think carefully about whether or not it is right for them to come at this stage. We are taking the steps necessary to make ...Read More