Coronavirus

Welcome to the CTE Coronavirus Hub.

Here you’ll find a range of content under four sections: Guidance, Resources, Stories and Church reflections.
 
 

Guidance

Coronavirus vaccinations
CTE supports the coronavirus vaccination programme as one of the key tools we have to combat this pandemic
Churches remain open in National Lockdown in England (Jan 2021)
With Tier 4 now throughout mainland England, communal worship remains open.
Public Worship to re-open from 2 December
New regulations come into force on Wednesday 2 December.
Government guidance on the re-opening of buildings for public worship (Aug 2020)
Far wider opening of churches in England is permitted from 4 July 2020.
Opening for prayer and public worship – advice for LEPs and shared buildings (July 2020)
Advice particularly relevant to Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnerships and Shared Buildings.
Preparing for the re-opening of church buildings (July 2020)
Resources to help churches as they consider how and when their buildings may carefully re-open.
Places of worship to re-open for private prayer (June 2020)
From 13 June 2020, it will be permissible for churches in England to re-open their buildings for private prayer.
Coronavirus guidance and resources
Signposting you to guidance and resources from our Member Churches and Christian organisations.
Government advice update (May 2020)
Very small funeral congregations and locked-down churches, but food banks and night shelters can continue.
Church services stop – prayer continues (March 2020)
Churches cease public worship services but creative ways of prayer and worship abound. Outreach to those in need intensifies.
 

Resources

Churches called to unite in prayer for our NHS
Churches across England are encouraged to join together in a sustained commitment to pray for our National Health Service.
Seeds of Change: Institutional reform and human flourishing post Covid-19
A series of free online events from 16-20 November 2020...
Senior church leaders call month of prayer for the nation during second lockdown
Christians across the nation are invited to participate in the month of prayer as a second lockdown in England comes into force.
The Prayer Shield: 365-day prayer initiative launched by CTE President
The Prayer Shield was launched by CTE's Pentecostal President, Pastor Agu Irukwu, this autumn.
Covid-19 and the World Church: watch the video
The Society for Ecumenical Studies has hosted an ecumenical conversation reflecting on the impact of Covid-19 between diverse contexts and traditions in our World Church. Watch the video and download papers.
'Holiday at Home on the Phone' available this August
A new series of reflections on the Daily Hope phone line gives older people the opportunity to use their imaginations to visit the sea or the countryside...
Free guide helps local groups build on community spirit
Together for the Common Good calls for stronger local relationships, and releases free guide for local groups.
Communion in the light of COVID-19: webinar 16 July
The Society for Ecumenical Studies has arranged a webinar on Communion in the light of COVID-19, to be held on 16 July, 6-7.30pm.
Coronavirus: Missional and Theological reflections
We are now beyond the 12th week of lockdown and the initial flurry of blogposts and reflections on covid-19 is beginning to slow.
Prayer resources
As we continue to offer our prayers for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we've collated a range of prayer resources.
Prayer is the key - CTE Trustees support PrayersOfHope
CTE trustees encourage continued prayers for our world.
We need to keep on praying: prayer makes a difference
Presidents of CTE are encouraging us to keep praying prayers of hope.
Prayers of Hope - every Sunday at 7pm
Keep the prayer going! Download the #candleofhope poster and let's all pray together at 7.00 pm every Sunday evening.
The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on the BAME Community
NCLF reflects on the disproportionate impact on the BAME community, suggesting some strategic responses.
NCLF ten-point plan for churches post Covid-19 lockdown
Interdenominational group the National Church Leader Forum (NCLF) has released the following ten-point plan for churches coming out of restricted movement post the Covid-19 Lockdown...
Loss and Hope - new bereavement support
Guidance for churches supporting people from their congregations and communities on their 'bereavement journey'.
Mental health and wellbeing resources
With growing concerns around people’s mental health in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, churches are responding by providing a range of resources...
Helping you develop your church social media 
We’ve collated a range of guidelines and resources to help your church or Churches Together group on your social media journey.
 

Stories

Lincolnshire remembers
Churches Together in All Lincolnshire shares how they have offered comfort and hope to people affected by the coronavirus
Six months on: Prayers of Hope 
A new prayer for those affected by the continuing coronavirus pandemic
Local church fellowship offers drive-in worship
Bishop Auckland's churches have come together to put on a shared sell-out Sunday service in their town centre.
Celebrating diversity and unity in the Black Country Church
Christians from churches across region have come together during lockdown to unite as one and produce a powerful creative declaration.
Dealing with the financial impact of Covid-19 
Advice for dealing with the financial impact of COVID-19, from the Pentecostal Credit Union.
Quakers join launch of Build Back Better campaign
Quakers in Britain are co-launching a new campaign for a green and just recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Music video brings Ipswich churches together
43 denominations join together to sing the Ipswich Blessing
Coronavirus, Church and You Survey
Researchers at York St John University request help to discover the impact of COVID-19 on churches and the faith of individuals.
Thy Kingdom Come unlocked in Cornwall: the South West Prays
Pentecost prayers in Cornwall as Christians across the county 'gather' for Thy Kingdom Come
Pentecostal and Charismatic churches and COVID-19
The experiences of Pentecostal and Charismatic communities in England following the coronavirus outbreak. Compiled by CTE's Bishop Joe Aldred.
Thy Kingdom Come radically revamps in the light of Covid-19
The global prayer campaign Thy Kingdom Come has launched new elements, including ‘Prayer and Care’, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 65 churches unite to sing a blessing over the UK
More than 65 churches, representing hundreds more, have come together to sing a blessing over our land in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Website launched to help Norfolk Christians respond to Covid-19
An online initiative to help the Christian community across Norfolk respond to the developing Covid-19 crisis has been backed by senior church and charity leaders.
Bristol churches coronavirus response
This is a time for us as a church community, along with others across the city, to show a spirit of generosity and kindness.
Holy Week Statement from church leaders in Britain and Ireland
British and Irish Church leaders issue a Holy Week statement and are united in response to Covid-19 pandemic.
Tens of thousands light a #candleofhope in the darkness
Tens of thousands across Britain united to pray on Sunday 22nd March.
 

Church reflections

The Archbishop of Canterbury asks people to reflect and pray for the nation
CTE President Justin Welby reflects on 100,000 deaths tragically lost to Covid, saying “today is a day for solidarity and support".
Relationships in lockdown
A reflection from National Ecumenical Officer Rev Dr Callan Slipper
Member Church reflections on Covid-19 
A thematic index to the June 2020 reflections
Anticipating the future
A reflection from the Church of England's Rev Dr Stephen Hance.
The World is my Parish
A reflection from the Acting Superintendent of the Wolverhampton Methodist Circuit, Rev Dr Joanne Cox-Darling.
A place where love grows 
A reflection from a Deaconess of the New Testament Church of God, Charlotte Johnson.
Towards a new normal 
A reflection from the United Reformed Church's Philip Brooks
Disruption leads to renewal: God at work
A reflection from the Church of England's Annika Mathews.
A man may look on glass
A reflection from Quakers in Britain’s Marigold Bentley
Moving Online
A reflection from the Pioneer Network’s, Canon Billy Kennedy
Being Church in the time of Covid-19 
A reflection from a Parish Priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford, Monsignor Paul Smith
Coronavirus: A Challenge and an Opportunity?
A reflection from Fr Andrew Cole, a Roman Catholic Parish Priest in the Diocese of Nottingham.
Salt
A reflection from President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the British Isles, Ian Sweeney.
A source of reflection and prayer
A reflection from the Ground Level Network's Richard Bradbury
Covid and me 
A reflection from New Life Wesleyan Church's Kai Daley, who is 18 years old.
With the doors locked
A reflection from the Greek Orthodox Church's Fr Anastasios D Salapatas
The Reset
A reflection from Pastor Lloyd-Anthony Hall from the Acts Christian Church (part of the Joint Council of Churches for All Nations)
Two churches reflect on COVID-19
Thoughts and concerns from two Member Churches in our Pentecostal and Charismatic Forum
 

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