Mark Carey writes

Covid-19 what now?

As restrictions lift nationally the focus becomes even more on our individual and corporate responses.

In the New Testament letters there are times when attention is paid to how to live together - this is what I want us to bear in mind as the restrictions lift. We have lots happening across our network- small groups, services and gatherings of different types and sizes - how we behave continues to be vital. Covid-19 will, we hope, become an endemic virus a bit like the flu but we still have some way to go – currently I am reflecting on the advice to give for our network regarding the next phase of life together. I will communicate with you all during the coming week.

Let’s remember that we are to live in faith and not fear - don’t let fear of catching Covid stop you from doing what God is calling you to be involved in. I’m reminded of St Paul’s words in his letter to the Galatian church: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Fear can become a yoke of slavery - Jesus is all about freedom!