Although Monday 9 August saw the lifting of further restriction in Scotland, it has been suggested that SEC and Methodist congregations may wish for the time being to continue their existing practices (for example in relation to physical distancing) if they consider that it would be advisable to do so for local pastoral reasons. The Methodist Circuit which includes Rosyth, continues to encourage congregations to stick with 1 metre distancing for the next few weeks, as it has so recently been implemented and may be reassuring for those attending. The wearing of face masks remains for worship and also for congregational singing. Churches continue to be encouraged to maintain a record of contact details for those attending services, so we ask everyone to be patient, please, until at least the end of August.