Nearly 700 church leaders urge politicians: ‘Don’t close our churches again’
Almost 700 leaders of UK churches have told the Prime Minister and First Ministers of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales not to close churches again amid fresh efforts to reduce cases of coronavirus.
The open letter, co-authored by Institute Trustee Revd William Philip and four other church leaders from around the UK, is clear in its support for applying measures to combat the virus whilst keeping churches open.
Since the letter was sent to national leaders, it has now exceeded 700 signatories and more names continue to be added....