Churches re-open in Scotland
By Lianne Kolirin 22 June 2020 Scottish places of worship reopened today, a week after lockdown restrictions were eased south of the border in England. They are allowed to welcome individuals in for private prayer or contemplation, “subject to physical distancing and hygiene safeguards”, according to government guidelines. Rev Dr George Whyte, principal clerk of […]
Remembering the Windrush Generation
By Lianne Kolirin 22 June 2020 Faith leaders have spoken out about racism and injustice as the nation pays tribute to the contribution of the Windrush generation to British society. Commemorating Windrush Day 2020, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tweeted: “This morning I joined in two minutes’ silence at @LambethPalace to lament the racism […]
Religion News 22 June
English Heritage live streamed the rising of the sun at Stonehenge, to commemorate the summer solstice this weekend. More than 220,000 people tuned in. Despite the fact that gatherings were cancelled due to the coronavirus, a few people did arrive at the Stones in the wind, rain and mist, for a socially distanced celebration. The […]
