--- title: "News & views" date: 2020-03-30T16:44:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/thought-leadership" section: Pages --- [ ![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) [ ![A roadmap for resuming in-person church meetings?](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) ![Christoph krichenbauer j Npv V Rv Fcr I unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/christoph-krichenbauer-jNpvVRvFcrI-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-roadmap-for-resuming-in-person-church-meetings) [#### A roadmap for resuming in-person church meetings? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-roadmap-for-resuming-in-person-church-meetings) What does the roadmap out of lockdown in England mean for churches? [ ![Danny Webster](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/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 23 February 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-roadmap-for-resuming-in-person-church-meetings) [ ![Councils and faith communities working together during 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) ![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/councils-and-faith-communities-working-together-during-the-pandemic) [#### Councils and faith communities working together during the pandemic ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/councils-and-faith-communities-working-together-during-the-pandemic) New report from parliamentary group highlights the breadth and benefit of partnerships to our society [ ![Jo Evans](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/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 18 November 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/councils-and-faith-communities-working-together-during-the-pandemic) [ ![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) [ ![Reopening churches: acting with confidence and wisdom](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) ![Narrow bridge countryside](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Narrow-bridge-countryside.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/reopening-churches-acting-with-confidence-and-wisdom) [#### Reopening churches: acting with confidence and wisdom ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/reopening-churches-acting-with-confidence-and-wisdom) How can churches be a non-anxious witness to their communities? [ ![Danny Webster](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/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 04 September 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/reopening-churches-acting-with-confidence-and-wisdom) [ ![Good news in 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) ![Climbing mountain](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Climbing-mountain.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/good-news-in-the-pandemic) [#### Good news in the pandemic? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/good-news-in-the-pandemic) Jesus’ resurrection showed us a new kind of body that would fit in a new creation. It is a clue that this life is part of a story that is still unfolding. [ ![Prof Paul Ewart](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/prof-paul-ewart) [ Prof Paul Ewart ](/author/prof-paul-ewart) 31 August 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/good-news-in-the-pandemic) [ ![Emerging from lockdown in Scotland – August 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) ![Sunday School](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/anna-earl-XBDHmIXvsvM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/emerging-from-lockdown-in-scotland-august-update) [#### Emerging from lockdown in Scotland – August update ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/emerging-from-lockdown-in-scotland-august-update) Face coverings, Sunday schools, recovery meetings, advice, and youth work [ ![Kieran Turner](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/kieran-turner) [ Kieran Turner ](/author/kieran-turner) 24 August 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/emerging-from-lockdown-in-scotland-august-update) [ ![Scottish Government Route Map – Phase 3 planning 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) ![Outdoor Dining](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/henrique-felix-mmuMa7VXL1Y-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/scottish-government-route-map-phase-3-planning-update) [#### Scottish Government Route Map – Phase 3 planning update ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/scottish-government-route-map-phase-3-planning-update) Indicative dates, church buildings and livestream with Prof. Jason Leitch - National Clinical Director [ ![Kieran Turner](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/kieran-turner) [ Kieran Turner ](/author/kieran-turner) 30 June 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/scottish-government-route-map-phase-3-planning-update) [ ![Roundtable: The church and later life](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) ![Elderly woman with mobile phone](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Elderly-woman-with-mobile-phone.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/roundtable-the-church-and-later-life) [#### Roundtable: The church and later life ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/roundtable-the-church-and-later-life) Four ways the UK church can further support older people during and after the coronavirus pandemic [ ![John Coleby](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/john-coleby) [ John Coleby ](/author/john-coleby) 26 June 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/roundtable-the-church-and-later-life) [ ![The church is open and here to serve](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) ![Spenser Ixoo Iwn Nj CA unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/spenser-IxooIwnNjCA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-church-is-open-and-here-to-serve) [#### The church is open and here to serve ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-church-is-open-and-here-to-serve) CEO Gavin Calver reflects on the week's events and the actions of the church [ ![Gavin Calver](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/gavin-calver) [ Gavin Calver ](/author/gavin-calver) 05 June 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-church-is-open-and-here-to-serve) [ ![Story Bearer sessions](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) ![GC Story Bearer sessions](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/gc-story-bearer-sessions.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/story-bearer-sessions) [#### Story Bearer sessions ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/story-bearer-sessions) Drawing on stories and insights from across the church, the Story Bearer sessions inspire and equip Christians to seize new opportunities to share their faith in Jesus [ Watch ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/story-bearer-sessions) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/story-bearer-sessions) 1 [2](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/thought-leadership.md/page/2 "Go to page 2") [3](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/thought-leadership.md/page/3 "Go to page 3") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/coronavirus/thought-leadership.md/page/2 "Next page")