Bishop asks MPS to lobby for churches to reopen

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Bishop of Chichester Martin Warner has written to all Members of Parliament whose constituencies are in his diocese about the continued closure of churches.

In his open letter, Dr Warner asks them to ‘lobby for an urgent review of the continued closure of our church buildings to individuals who seek solace in such places’.

Dr Warner adds: “At a time when tensions run high, I believe that there is a deep thirst for access to churches and cathedrals as places of prayer for people of committed faith, or for anyone who is in search of space in which to find peace. We urgently need places and experience that build hope, trust and endurance.”

Parishes across the Diocese of Chichester have been working flat out to respond to the needs of communities during the lockdown, adapting to different ways of working. Read the Bishop’s letter in full at www.chichester.co.uk