Local churches are still welcoming their congregations to celebrate Holy Week and share in services even though their buildings’ doors are closed to the public due to COVID-19 precautions.
CrossPointe Fellowship Church’s services are streaming live on Facebook with next day viewings available on the church’s YouTube channel. Holy Week services begin with a service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, followed by a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on April 10 and Easter Sunday celebration at 9 a.m. on April 12.
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation also is inviting participation in services through Facebook live streams. Wednesday, April 8, the church is hosting a daily devotion and reflection on Facebook live at 4 p.m. The church’s Maundy Thursday Liturgy will be streamed live at 4 p.m. on April 9, followed by the Good Friday Liturgy at noon on April 10. The Holy Saturday Liturgy will be live-streamed at noon on April 11. This year’s Easter Proanaphora will take place online at 9:30 a.m. April 12.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is encouraging members and visitors to celebrate online with live stream services. On Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Pastor Doug Kings is offering a short reflection on Facebook. On Easter Sunday, April 12, the church’s 9:30 a.m. worship service will be live-streamed on Facebook.
Harvey Memorial Community Church’s leadership is updating their parishioners and sharing services online on Facebook and YouTube. No services are scheduled at this time.
At Roser Community Church, Holy Week services begin with Maundy Thursday on April 9. Between noon and 2 p.m., the Roser Chapel will be open for a drop-in communion service. During the service, all COVID-19 guidelines will be observed including limiting the number of people in the chapel at any one time, disinfecting and cleaning, and maintaining social distancing of six feet between people. This year’s Good Friday service, “He Took My Place,” will be broadcast live online April 10 at 7 p.m. on the Roser website. The service also will be available to watch after the live broadcast on the Roser YouTube page. On Easter Sunday, April 12, the 10 a.m. traditional worship service will be streamed live online followed by the 5:30 p.m. SoulJourn contemporary worship service.
At St. Bernard Catholic Church, Rev. Chester Domaszewicz is performing the Sacraments and private Masses with no congregation in celebration of Holy Week. Though the church is not broadcasting any of the services, parishioners are asked to continue to pray and honor this time at home. Televised Mass is available to watch at the Diocese of Venice website or on television.
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