Church News
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There will also be a post with a thought for today from Stephen and members of the congregation.
With Co. Donegal now in level three restrictions sadly that means our church buildings are closed for public worship for the next 3 weeks. We will continue to worship together with a recorded online service that will be shared via the website, YouTube and Facebook on Sunday morning. Do tune in as we look at God’s rule through all the challenges of life.
Sunday morning prayer time on zoom will continue at 9.30 am.
Do continue to pray for one another and for our county at this time.
Please feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of help or assistance Stephen
Read MorePlease note below the new guidance regarding the wearing of masks in church services.
Not what any of us want to do but for the wellbeing of everyone and to be able to continue meeting together please do wear a mask when coming to church.
Stephen
Face Coverings in Churches
19.8.2020 | Moderator, Statements, COVID-19 Emergency
The following statement has been issued by the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Primates of All Ireland, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland:
At this time, both in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland, the governments have not formally made mandatory the wearing of face coverings at services of worship. This is, in part, due to the fact that as churches we are committed to maintaining 2 metre physical distancing between household groups and strict adherence to all government guidance on hand hygiene, cleaning, ventilation etc.
It, however, remains our responsibility to ensure that our services of worship are safe places for all who join with us. It has become increasingly clear that the wearing of face coverings, in conjunction with hand washing etc., is likely to reduce the spread of coronavirus, thus helping to protect others. Their use is therefore one way in which we can evidence protection for the most vulnerable, support for our health workers, and practical love for our neighbours.
Following further recent consultations with public health authorities, we join with Christian church leaders all over this island in formally recommending and encouraging the use of face coverings at all services of worship, along with the ongoing maintenance of 2 metre physical distancing, from Sunday 30th August 2020, and earlier if practicable.
We understand that some people are exempted from the wearing of face coverings, as outlined in the two jurisdictions.
We also recognise that whilst it may not be appropriate for those who are leading from the front during worship, including preaching, to wear face coverings, they should at all times continue to maintain at least 2 metre physical distancing from one another, and 4 metre physical distancing from the front row of the congregation.
The Most Revd Eamon Martin
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
The Most Revd John McDowell
Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
The Revd Dr Tom McKnight
President of the Methodist Church in Ireland
A few thoughts from Rossnowlagh
Information about the reopening of the church for Sunday Services from 5th July.
