Masks compulsory in church from 8th August (and other religious buildings)

My church has not yet restarted services in church but when we do, all the rules will be adhered to. We have no choice. I agree that it will be far safer than any pub or restaurant, and would much prefer no masks, but those are the rules, unfortunately. We are not going to have Communion yet and I am glad as I am not keen on the idea that only the priest can have the wine. No Communion and no singing is a rather bleak prospect, so I am glad that online services will continue.

I feel your pain some of these decisions seem to have been made on the hoof rather than following the science.

Totally agree with comments made.

We are allowed the Host, but not the wine, have been taking it for the past couple of Sundays. Approach arms outstretched, and wafer is dropped into my hands by priest's outstretched hand. They are not allowed to say 'The body of Christ', all done in silence. No singing permitted, apart from a cantor behind a perspex screen.

But having to wear a mask is the last straw, why don't they think these things through? There isn't a shred of science that says there is any more risk from a choir singing, we are having to wait for a research paper to come out in August. So if we are condemned to wear masks - until we get to the cafe - can we then sing with them on?

How are you taking communion? Our church has not done that for months for obvious reasons. I have declined to go back to church when they opened because I’m gong on holiday on Sunday and didn’t want to risk having to isolate and not be able to go.

I will wear one if necessary but services without communion and singing are not the same