On Remembrance Sunday, while most evangelical churches remained closed in England, a few churches took part in a collective act of civil disobedience, opening their doors for public worship.
This followed a letter signed by 1,500 people urging the government not to close places of worship.
en spoke to one church family who met illegally. Singing in a face mask was a moving experience for many: ‘It’s practically impossible breathing in deeply in enough time to sing the start of the next line. The sound goes almost nowhere. But it’s worth trying.’
A responsibility to welcome
During the early summer months, many churches see an increase in attendance from families hoping to secure a place at …