--- title: Church stories date: 2020-03-30T16:31:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/church-stories" section: Pages --- [ ![Scottish lockdown update: Congregational singing allowed in level one from 31 May](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Edinburgh church](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/edinburgh-church.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/congregational-singing-allowed-in-level-one-from-31-may-scottish-lockdown-update) [#### Scottish lockdown update: Congregational singing allowed in level one from 31 May ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/congregational-singing-allowed-in-level-one-from-31-may-scottish-lockdown-update) New guidance has been released for places of worship, including guidance relating to singing and youth-work 28 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/congregational-singing-allowed-in-level-one-from-31-may-scottish-lockdown-update) [ ![May lockdown update: Scotland moves to level 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Conversation with friends coffee shop](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Conversation-with-friends-coffee-shop.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/may-lockdown-update-scotland-moves-to-level-2) [#### May lockdown update: Scotland moves to level 2 ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/may-lockdown-update-scotland-moves-to-level-2) Most of mainland Scotland will move to level 2 on 17 May. What does this next step in the nation’s journey out of lockdown mean for churches? 13 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/may-lockdown-update-scotland-moves-to-level-2) [ ![Vaccine Webinars - Wales](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Annie spratt g9 K Fp Af Q5bc unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/annie-spratt-g9KFpAfQ5bc-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/vaccine-webinars-wales) [#### Vaccine Webinars - Wales ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/vaccine-webinars-wales) Series of webinars with Public Health Wales, Cytun and Track, Trace, Protect addressing misinformation about vaccinations [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/vaccine-webinars-wales) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/vaccine-webinars-wales) [ ![New Scottish strategic framework: February Scottish Government update](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![UK country road](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/UK-country-road.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/new-scottish-strategic-framework-february-scottish-government-update) [#### New Scottish strategic framework: February Scottish Government update ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/new-scottish-strategic-framework-february-scottish-government-update) Further to this week’s announcement from the First Minister, when are churches in Scotland reopening? 25 February 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/new-scottish-strategic-framework-february-scottish-government-update) [ ![Over 200,000 stories of hope during lockdown](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Food Bank](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/over-200-000-stories-of-hope-during-lockdown) [#### Over 200,000 stories of hope during lockdown ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/over-200-000-stories-of-hope-during-lockdown) The Stories of Hope report shows the huge impact churches have had in delivering support and responding to the needs of their communities during lockdown 06 December 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/over-200-000-stories-of-hope-during-lockdown) [ ![The UK church amid the pandemic: a journey of snakes and ladders](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Dice2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Dice2.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-uk-church-amid-the-pandemic-a-journey-of-snakes-and-ladders) [#### The UK church amid the pandemic: a journey of snakes and ladders ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-uk-church-amid-the-pandemic-a-journey-of-snakes-and-ladders) How can we navigate this season in a way that acknowledges the challenges but grasps new opportunities? [ ![Donna Jennings](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/donna-jennings) [ Donna Jennings ](/author/donna-jennings) 22 October 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-uk-church-amid-the-pandemic-a-journey-of-snakes-and-ladders) [ ![People of prayer in places of pain](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Lily banse i Ns KPCS Z5g unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/lily-banse-iNsKPCS-Z5g-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/people-of-prayer-in-places-of-pain) [#### People of prayer in places of pain ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/people-of-prayer-in-places-of-pain) How Christians are called to partner in groaning (Romans 8) alongside their communities [ ![Donna Jennings](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/donna-jennings) [ Donna Jennings ](/author/donna-jennings) 30 September 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/people-of-prayer-in-places-of-pain) [ ![In this together – a call for generational unity](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Father and son facing sunset](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Father-and-son-facing-sunset.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/in-this-together-a-call-for-generational-unity) [#### In this together – a call for generational unity ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/in-this-together-a-call-for-generational-unity) As the infection rate increases, it’d be easy to blame certain sections of society. Let’s remain united in divisive times [ ![Phil Knox](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/phil-knox) [ Phil Knox ](/author/phil-knox) 28 September 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/in-this-together-a-call-for-generational-unity) [ ![Online church: a lifeline for Christians with disabilities](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Lady in wheelchair](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Lady-in-wheelchair.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/online-church-a-lifeline-for-christians-with-disabilities) [#### Online church: a lifeline for Christians with disabilities ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/online-church-a-lifeline-for-christians-with-disabilities) Now that church buildings are reopening, is there a risk of those with disabilities and additional needs being excluded from Christian community? [ ![Kay Morgan-Gurr](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/kay-morgan-gurr) [ Kay Morgan-Gurr ](/author/kay-morgan-gurr) 03 September 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/online-church-a-lifeline-for-christians-with-disabilities) [ ![Our songs of praise in our private place](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Woman playing guitar](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Woman-playing-guitar.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/our-songs-of-praise-in-our-private-place) [#### Our songs of praise in our private place ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/our-songs-of-praise-in-our-private-place) We can sing our songs of praise and worship like never before in our personal surroundings [ ![Ruthie Thomas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/ruth-thomas) [ Ruthie Thomas ](/author/ruth-thomas) 24 August 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/our-songs-of-praise-in-our-private-place) [ ![A struggle to stay afloat amid the pandemic](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Canal boat](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Canal-boat.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-struggle-to-stay-afloat-amid-the-pandemic) [#### A struggle to stay afloat amid the pandemic ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-struggle-to-stay-afloat-amid-the-pandemic) Churches around the UK have been doing an amazing job helping the most vulnerable groups during the pandemic, but might one community they’d never thought be in need? [ ![Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/joanna-sopylo-firrisa-1) [ Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa ](/author/joanna-sopylo-firrisa-1) 12 August 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-struggle-to-stay-afloat-amid-the-pandemic) [ ![Kick-starting community restoration with CAP](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Man on bench stressed](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Man-on-bench-stressed.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/kick-starting-community-restoration-with-cap) [#### Kick-starting community restoration with CAP ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/kick-starting-community-restoration-with-cap) Christians Against Poverty: helping churches respond to the needs in their community through Kick Start, its new resource [ Naomi Osinnowo ](/author/naomi-osinnowo) 21 July 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/kick-starting-community-restoration-with-cap) 1 [2](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/church-stories/page/2 "Go to page 2") [3](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/church-stories/page/3 "Go to page 3") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/church-stories/page/2 "Next page")