Bishop Sarah, who chairs the Church of England\u2019s Covid Recovery Group, was speaking as new advice was published by the Church of England ahead of Thursday\u2019s change of national rules.<\/p>\n
She said: \u201cWhen the first measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 were introduced in March 2020, few would have imagined that we would still be making adaptations to the way we live our lives \u2013 including our worship \u2013 almost two years on.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been a very challenging time.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople have made huge sacrifices to protect one another \u2013 not only those they know and love but strangers they might never meet. We\u2019ve learnt again as society something of what it means to love our neighbour, as Jesus taught.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it has certainly not been without cost.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe loneliness and isolation many have experienced; the impact on people\u2019s mental health; the lost jobs and failed businesses and strained relationships must not be overlooked. <\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n @bishopSarahM<\/a> thanks parishes and the public as Covid-19 measures lift in England.<\/p>\n "As we can begin to look forward with cautious hope, we once again thank those who have done so much to protect us all."<\/p>\n Read more at https:\/\/t.co\/HqAGk3Fdz5<\/a>.<\/p>\n — The Church of England (@churchofengland) January 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n