Churches Together in England : Coronavirus

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

After lockdown: updated guidance for churches

As all legal coronavirus restrictions are lifted the Government and Member Churches issue new advice.

After the legal restrictions are lifted

What are the next steps for our Member Churches as the coronavirus regulations lapse?

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.

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.

Resources

Check before you share

Church leaders join the campaign to tackle the sharing of false information about the coronavirus vaccine on social media

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.

'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...

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.

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

National Day of Reflection and Prayer

Churches are invited to be prayerful on Tuesday 23 March, one year on from the start of the first lockdown.

#Prayers of Hope - one year on

CTE looks back on a year of prayer and action from our national Member Churches

Vaccines - a beacon of hope

A summary of how our Member Churches and Church Leaders are supporting the Covid-19 vaccine programme

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.