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A Cautious Reopening
We are delighted to say that we have resumed Sunday morning meetings at the church.
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And Closed Again!
In the light of the national lockdown announced on 4 January, we have regretfully taken the decision once more to suspend all in-person meetings at East Leake Baptist Church.
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We Are Back!
Last Sunday we had our first meeting in the refurbished chapel. It was also the first time we had been together in person since 15 March, just before the first UK national lockdown began. It has been a long nine months.
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On Reopening our Building
The easing of the Coronavirus lockdown rules has meant that places of worship can now begin reopening, albeit subject stringent restrictions on what is permitted to take place.
The Baptist Union, of which we are a member, has published guidance on reopening. In particular, they note that “The requirements for the safe opening of church buildings are extensive… Above all, we encourage you not to rush to re-establish gathered corporate worship but only to do so prayerfully and after the widest possible consultation.”
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Work Restarts on the Refurbishment
The church has been lying empty and sad for nearly three months now due to the coronavirus and even the refurbishment work had to stop. But finally this week our contractors have been able to restart work on the floor, following industry guidelines for working safely and avoiding transmission of the virus.
This week they have been laying the batten framework that will carry the underfloor heating trays and support the engineered oak boards. It really is great to have things moving again after all this time.
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Lockdown and Rainbows
A short talk from Helen Culy on the subject of rainbows.
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As you are probably aware, the current advice from the government is that churches don’t meet due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In the light of this, we are reluctantly and regretfully suspending all services and mid week groups with immediate effect.
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