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Island churches welcome parishioners

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While the Island’s six churches were forced to close their doors to the public due to COVID-19 precautions, they’re now beginning the process of slowly and safely reopening.

CrossPointe Fellowship

8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach

CrossPointe Fellowship has opened its doors to the public for worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with Children’s Church at 9 a.m. and Life Groups for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend in person while maintaining proper social distancing. Face masks/coverings are optional. For those who don’t yet feel comfortable attending in person, services also are available to join online.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation is open to parishioners who want to worship in person for 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. services on Sundays. Attendees are asked to wear a face mask and physical distancing measures are being enforced. For parishioners who aren’t comfortable attending an in-person service, the church is continuing to stream the 9:30 a.m. service live on Facebook. Anyone who would like to attend a service is asked to reserve a space by calling the church office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is not open for worship services until September, though church leaders say they will reassess the situation in August. Until then, parishioners and the public can join Rev. Doug Kings for 9:30 a.m. services every Sunday online at YouTube.

Harvey Memorial Community Church

300 Church St. N., Bradenton Beach

Harvey Memorial Church is still closed to the public for the time being but parishioners and the public can still worship online with Rev. Stephen King on Facebook.

Roser Memorial Community Church

512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria

Roser Memorial Community Church is open for Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Attendees are required to wear a mask or face covering and reserve a seat at their desired time to attend by noon on Saturday. Once on site, ushers will guide parishioners to their seats where they are asked to remain throughout the service. Visit Roser Church or call 941-778-0414 to attend. For parishioners who aren’t yet comfortable attending in-person services, the 10 a.m. worship service will continue to be streamed online. The Roser Memorial Chapel is open Monday through Friday during church office hours for individual prayer and reflection. A sanitation station is located inside the door.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach

St. Bernard Catholic Church has reopened its doors to the public and is welcoming parishioners to daily Mass Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. with a 4 p.m. Saturday vigil and 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Attendees are required to wear a face mask or covering and observe social distancing. Confession is currently suspended until further notice. To attend church services, please contact the church office at 941-778-4769 or visit the website.

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