Tag: social distancing
County officials, in a statement, said the decision was due to the current COVID-19 restrictions.
John MacArthur, pastor who has defied COVID-19 orders, will face new hearing in November
by: Alejandra Molina LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2020 (RNS) — The same state social-distancing measures that have ensnarled Rev. John MacArthur in legal proceedings for his refusal to close hisRead More
The judge granted part of the restraining order request and denied part of it.
Judge orders John MacArthur, Grace Community Church to wear masks, social distance during services
by: Bob Smietana UPDATE: Hours after this article was published, the California Court of Appeal issued a stay of the lower court’s order, allowing the county’s Health Order to remainRead More
But at least a handful of churches across the country — including three Southern Baptist ones — have intentionally decided not to worship online...
Shunning online services, some clergy preach ‘abstinence’ from gathered worship
by: Adelle M. Banks (RNS) April 9, 2020 — For weeks, as Easter approached, churches have been rushing to use the internet in new ways, livestreaming and videoconferencing to keepRead More