Please note that from 8 August, face coverings must be worn in places of worship, apart from by those in exempt groups. Masks now need to be used both for services and when entering the church for private prayer. They are not required for those leading services (except when distributing communion), reading or doing intercessions, as long as distancing can be maintained (which it can at all four of our Group churches), so you should be able to hear without problems during services. The full rules can be found here: