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Re: Coronavirus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-54950497
Quote:
Police halted a baptism service after about 30 worshippers gathered in breach of national lockdown restrictions.
Regan King, lead pastor at The Angel Church, Islington, defended his decision to hold the service, saying it served "the greater good".
The pastor agreed to hold a brief "socially distanced outdoor gathering in the church courtyard" after officers halted the service.
Four officers stood at the entrance stopping people from entering.
Under current restrictions weddings and baptisms are not allowed in England. Funerals can be attended by a maximum of 30 people.
Mr King, 28, said he wanted to hold the baptism as it was providing "an essential service".
He said: "We were told not to have a baptism and police began to block people from entering the church, so we decided to make other arrangements."
Asked why he had decided to breach the restrictions, Mr King said: "Because I believe we serve a greater good.
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Last edited by Hugh; 15-11-2020 at 20:40.
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