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Calif. Church Defies Court, Holds Sunday Service: ‘I Have to Do What God’s Called Me to Do’

November 10, 2020 by Staff

(Christian Headlines) A San Jose, Calif., church on Sunday defied a court order prohibiting it from gathering indoors, with its pastor saying he and his congregation have a biblical command to “do what God’s called” them to do.

Under the current health restrictions in Santa Clara County, houses of worship are limited to 100 individuals or 25 percent of capacity, whichever is fewer, provided face coverings are worn and social distancing is followed. Singing is not allowed.

The county requested and a judge granted last week an injunction preventing Calvary Chapel San Jose from holding services in defiance of the restrictions.

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