Church leaders are following carefully what is happening regarding the delayed Stage 4 of COVID re-opening in England (Scotland and Wales come under different measures but there tends to be a high level of convergence between the countries). So, how are things looking? Will we be good to go on the 19th July or might… Continue reading Are we on track for the 19th July reopening?
Category: Opinion
Can we win the vaccination race and avoid another delay to the end of restrictions?
We are currently in the in between period between the original end date for COVID restrictions of the 21st June and the new date, 19th July. It’s important for Christians and churches to be alert to what the key factors are that have affected the decision to delay and what needs to happen in order… Continue reading Can we win the vaccination race and avoid another delay to the end of restrictions?
The urgent priority – avoiding future lockdowns
Anyone who has followed my thinking through COVID-19 will know that my consistent position throughout has been that the disease is a real and present danger that we need to respond to. I’ve had little time for so called COVID sceptics and anti-vaxxers. Therefore, I’ve agreed that measures have been necessary to respond to the… Continue reading The urgent priority – avoiding future lockdowns
When will we sing again?
Churches were looking forward to June 21st because we hoped that the final lifting of COVID restrictions would include removal of the requirements to socially distance, wear face maks and abstain from singing. I was never convinced that we would see all of that happening, I’ve heard people persistently push on social media and in… Continue reading When will we sing again?
What I would like to hear from Boris Johnson today
It is likely that when the Prime Minister addresses the nation today, it will be to tell us that there is going to be an extension to the roadmap out of lockdown. Press speculation suggests this will be for another 4 weeks. The extension will primarily affect the entertainment and hospitality industry but even if… Continue reading What I would like to hear from Boris Johnson today
The truth probably lies somewhere away from the scare stories
An unnamed government minister has warned today that if we delay lifting COVID-19 restrictions on the 21st June, then we will end up with restrictions in place until spring next year. Well, whilst many things are now up and running again, such a situation would be catastrophic for the entertainment and hospitality sector and unpleasant… Continue reading The truth probably lies somewhere away from the scare stories
21st June will be decided on data … and assumptions
Donald Rumsfeld famously (or perhaps infamously) talked about there being “known knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns.” It’s another way of saying that you don’t know what you don’t know. This is particularly true when we come to the decision the Government must make about COVID-19 unlocking by Monday 16th June. What do we know?… Continue reading 21st June will be decided on data … and assumptions
Why it is important that we help vaccinate the world
The UK’s efforts in delivering the COVID-19 vaccinations has been phenomenal. We now have over 50% of the population fully vaccinated and a further 25% have received one jab. This along with those not yet vaccinated who have had a dose of the virus means we should be moving towards herd immunity. However, there are… Continue reading Why it is important that we help vaccinate the world
June 21st -where are we and what does that mean for churches?
We’re getting a bit closer to June 21st and are tensely waiting the Prime Minister’s press conference on Monday when we’ll know whether or not the final lifting of pandemic/lockdown measures will happen. Church leaders will be watching and waiting with baited breath because Monday’s announcement will affect whether and when we can return to… Continue reading June 21st -where are we and what does that mean for churches?
Could aliens exist and would it matter if they did?
Another one of those questions put out on twitter. I suspect that what has provoked the question is that the possible existence of extra-Terrestrials and UFOs has been in the news recently due to reports that the Pentagon takes their existence seriously and treats reported sightings from military personnel as credible. Now, I remain sceptical.… Continue reading Could aliens exist and would it matter if they did?
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