Guernsey United Reformed Church (URC) and the island's inhabitants have welcomed the lifting of all coronavirus restrictions.

Phase four of the island’s exit strategy was brought forward by six weeks which allowed churches, restaurants, cafes, hairdressers and beauticians to reopen, and cinemas, gyms and sports venues with social distancing measures in place.

However, the island is now in phase five of the strategy, which has been nicknamed the “Bailiwick bubble” by locals and is a return to near normality after having no Covid-19 cases had been reported since 26 May.

The Moderators of the United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly have welcomed the that the government has committed to implementing all the recommendations of the independent report into the Windrush scandal, which was published in March. This includes a review of ‘hostile environment’ immigration policies.

The United Reformed Church (URC) is holding its General Assembly – the URC’s main decision-making body – today, from 10.30am to 12pm.

Choose one of the options below to watch the act of worship which starts at 10.30am, with music from 10.15am.