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Thank you all, especially naomi (who I respect and seems to understand my position). I shall respond honestly, giving my opinion on how to proceed - and technology can only be a small part of this, although useful - and that I have serious disagreements with actions so far imposed. For example, I was asked (I'm Press contact) to send out the message that funerals could only be conducted at the graveside, with minimal family allowed to be present - despite this being in the open air and plenty of room to socially distance. This, to me, is unnecessarily cruel and callous in approach.
I did as asked, however. Then I checked the new laws and discovered that funerals are specifically exempted and can be held in church, with mourners able to be close proximity to the coffin to say their farewells, although spacing in the body of the church.
Also, I think Canary has hit a nail on the head. Old churches (ours had land gifted by William the Conq., trying to curry favour after the harrying of the North and almost complete by the 1100's) cost a lot to maintain. We pay our bit, but not a lot. I'm worried that the underlying message is 'get rid of small. old, not very profitable places, National Heritage can use the site'.
As I said, I am very surprised at Archbishop Sentamu going along with this. He is very much a people-contact person and has spent the last couple of years on a 'pilgrimage' around his diocese, meeting as many of us as possible, I have sung for him and offered him a cup of tea. He is, however, in his last weeks in post before the new Archbishop takes over and I suppose he does not want to oppose Welby. I don't have a great opinion of him, but don't tell anyone.
Again, thank you all. I was having a bit of a crisis and I offloaded. Feeling clearer-headed now. Whether I resign or not will depend on the response I get. Love you lot, thanks for being there to help. Cheers! :)