Tuesday 19 January

National guidance from the Church of England

The Church of England website has a dedicated page for the latest national requirements and guidance.

UPDATED TODAY

New FAQ:

• What advice is available for services during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter?

New document:

• Advice for Services during Lent, Holy Week and Easter

UPDATED LAST WEEK

Updated documents:

• Risk assessment template for opening church buildings
• Risk assessment Template for Outdoor Worship
• Conducting public worship
• Individual private prayer
• Holy Communion
• Baptisms
• Funerals
• Ordinations and Consecrations 
• Confirmation services 
• Outdoor worship and churchyards
• Opening cathedral and church buildings to the public
• Pastoral support in the community including care homes
• Receiving Holy Communion by simultaneous administration
• Access to church buildings for construction or professional contractors
• Personal risk factors to clergy, church workers and volunteers

Updated/New FAQ:

• Is singing permitted? (in Prayer and worship) - further update in light of amended Government Guidance.