(Christian Headlines) Multiple churches in Chicago, Illinois are already having in-person services even though restrictions prohibit them from exceeding a certain amount. According to the state's “Restore Illinois” plan, religious services with 10 or fewer people are permitted, NBC Chicago reports. Gatherings of more than ten, however, are still restricted until phase … [Read more...] about Chicago Pastors Speak Out against Threats of Shutdowns Amid COVID-19
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100+ People Get Coronavirus After Service at Church in Germany
(ChurchLeaders) Over 100 people connected to a May 10 service at a church in Germany have tested positive for COVID-19. Those who contracted the virus either attended Evangelical Christian Baptist (ECB) church (located in Frankfurt in the state of Hesse) or came into contact with someone who did. German officials are now trying to trace everyone who took part in the service … [Read more...] about 100+ People Get Coronavirus After Service at Church in Germany
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Honoring 8 Church Leaders Who Have Died From Covid-19
(ChurchLeaders) Among the 1,000 mothers and fathers, grandparents, mentors, inventors, accomplished artists, and more eulogized in Memorial weekend’s New York Times front page obituary were these men: 8 church leaders who have died from Covid-19 in the last few months. If you haven’t read it yet, the online experience of “An Incalculable Loss” will change you and enable … [Read more...] about Honoring 8 Church Leaders Who Have Died From Covid-19
Nearly Half of Churchgoers Say They Haven’t Watched Any Online Service in Past 4 Weeks
(The Christian Post) Nearly half of churchgoers haven't watched an online service in the last four weeks, and among those who have, only 40% say they've been watching services from their regular home church, according to recent polling data. The new data from the Barna Group was highlighted in a blog post by Carey Nieuwhof, a former lawyer and founding pastor of … [Read more...] about Nearly Half of Churchgoers Say They Haven’t Watched Any Online Service in Past 4 Weeks