Christians urged to ‘Sign to Sing’ in new campaign to relax congregational singing ban

Jun 29, 2021 by Jill

from Premier:

A campaign to overturn the ban on singing in churches across the country has been launched today by Premier Christian Communications.

Organisers of Sign to Sing, are calling on the Government to overturn the frustrating rule which forbids praise in the form of vocal musical expression through song. Under the current Covid-19 restrictions, members of congregations are not allowed to sing hymns or songs of worship inside church buildings in England. Music can only be played on a PA system or performed by socially distanced choirs and musicians.

Churches across the country have complied with all of the restrictions imposed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and taken all necessary precautions as they have tentatively reopened their doors to worshipers again. However, as lockdown has eased and we have seen singing being permitted for football fans at Wembley or even in small pubs across the country, the ban remains in place for church goers.

In Wales, churches have been permitted to sing inside buildings.

Peter Kerridge, CEO of Premier Christian Communications said: “It’s ironic that hymns we listen to at church often exhort us to sing our praises to God, but we can only sit in silence because of the latest government guidelines. It’s frustrating because singing in communion with others is a form of prayer and a much valued part of the church service.

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