The Church of Scotland is preparing to welcome back its parishoners for private prayer
- 4 years ago
The Memorial Chapel at St Cuthbert’s Church in Edinburgh will shortly open for private prayers for two hours a day under Phase two plans.
A maximum of three people praying at once in the Memorial Chapel.
Three standalone chairs have been set up two metres apart in the Memorial Chapel and signage encouraging social distancing is on display
Rev Peter Sutton, minister of St Cuthbert’s Church, said: “St Cuthbert’s has been a house of prayer for 1,400 years.
“The Memorial Chapel has always been a place of private prayer and reflection which we always use at this time of year for visitors.
“We have created a space for private prayer with provision for three people to pray between 12pm and 2pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
“The congregation is really pleased that other people will be able to drop in and experience the peacefulness of the beautiful chapel imminently.
“If it is a success and there is evidence of need, we could potentially extend the hours.”
A maximum of three people praying at once in the Memorial Chapel.
Three standalone chairs have been set up two metres apart in the Memorial Chapel and signage encouraging social distancing is on display
Rev Peter Sutton, minister of St Cuthbert’s Church, said: “St Cuthbert’s has been a house of prayer for 1,400 years.
“The Memorial Chapel has always been a place of private prayer and reflection which we always use at this time of year for visitors.
“We have created a space for private prayer with provision for three people to pray between 12pm and 2pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
“The congregation is really pleased that other people will be able to drop in and experience the peacefulness of the beautiful chapel imminently.
“If it is a success and there is evidence of need, we could potentially extend the hours.”