On Thursday August 20, 2020 a LA Superior Court announced 'there is no court order prohibiting Pastor John MacArthur and Grace Community Church from holding indoor worship services,' according to the Thomas More Society. This coming after Los Angeles County filed a contempt of court request seeking to fine John MacArthur and Grace Community Church $20,000, and proving they have … [Read more...] about Update: LA Superior Court Rules Grace Community Church Cannot be Fined for Worshiping Indoors
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Godspeak Calvary Chapel Fined $3000 for Holding Indoor Gatherings
Pastor Rob McCoy faced a judge today in a California courthouse for a contempt of court hearing against Godspeak Calvary Chapel, the church he pastors, for violating a court order from the county that restricted them from holding indoor worship services due to the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. Judge O’Neill found Godspeak Calvary Chapel and … [Read more...] about Godspeak Calvary Chapel Fined $3000 for Holding Indoor Gatherings
Pasadena Threatens Church Members with 1 Year of Jail for Attending Indoor Worship Service
(Christian Headlines) The city of Pasadena, Calif., is threatening a local church with fines, jail and even closure for violating government restrictions prohibiting indoor worship services. The congregation, Harvest Church, filed a lawsuit in July against the state of California over the restrictions and has continued to meet indoors. The suit said the attendees are … [Read more...] about Pasadena Threatens Church Members with 1 Year of Jail for Attending Indoor Worship Service
Los Angeles Pastor Chad Veach: Stop Complaining And Work to the ‘Best of Your Ability’
(Faithwire) Chad Veach, a megachurch pastor from Los Angeles, is calling on Christians to stop complaining about the current pandemic situation and instead work to the “best of your ability” amid ongoing coronavirus restrictions. During an appearance this week on “The Lucas Miles Show,” the Zoe Church founding pastor said that, while church is mostly online, ministers and … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Pastor Chad Veach: Stop Complaining And Work to the ‘Best of Your Ability’
The Government Is Not Caesar: Andy Stanley Defends Decision to Suspend Services
(ChurchLeaders) Pastor Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, Georgia defended his decision to continue suspending in-person services in a sermon on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Stanley argued that the church’s decision was not in its best interest, but rather in the best interest of the community and that because of these reasons, the church is following the example of … [Read more...] about The Government Is Not Caesar: Andy Stanley Defends Decision to Suspend Services