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to presbyteries and congregations is that churches should not openunder Phase 2. Phase 3, which would allow for re-opening forworship ‘and some other group-based activities’ may arrive inearly July when the First Minister gives her next assessment.However, while that may technically allow for a more generalopening it is unlikely to allow for worship as we know it. Physicaldistancing will remain, thus limiting numbers; singing will bediscouraged due to risk from droplets which can travel more thantwo metres; regular deep cleaning of the church building and stricthygiene discipline will be required. All of this suggests that wemay need to wait a bit longer before a return to normal Sundayworship; but we shall be constantly monitoring the situation.Meantime I warmly commend the short on-line/telephone serviceswhich John Smith has been providing over recent weeks, withreadings and prayers from church members, Sarah’s organvoluntaries and the bell ringers. Indeed, on 21st June the Peebleschurch bells, rung by Anne Derrick, rang out across the UK on BBCRadio 3’s Breakfast programme. Thanks also to Willie Nicoll for allhis technical work in collating the various contributions andproducing a seamless act of worship. The services can be accessedvia peeblesold.online or by phoning 0113 467 8156Hopefully, we will be able to move forward over the coming weeksand months towards a new chapter and a new ministry sharedwith our neighbours at Stobo and Drumelzier. Meantime pleasecontinue to support the life and witness of our congregations.And finally, warm congratulations to Malcolm Jefferson, ourneighbouring minister at St Andrew’s Leckie linked with Lyne andManor, on his appointment as Moderator of the Presbytery ofMelrose and Peebles for the ensuing year.Grace and Peace be with you all,Finlay Macdonald,Interim Moderator.
“If you have been able to read this edition,telephone someone you know who does not haveinternet access and ask them if they would like toknow what is in it”Remember that you can view the content of eachSunday service at www.peeblesold.onlineWe recognise that not everyone has access to theinternet. So now you can listen to the material, too,by dialling 0113 467 8156. Anytime, 24/7. If youhave a calls package from your telephone provider,this should be free. Otherwise you just pay yourstandard rate. The call will last approximately 20minutes.
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