(Christian News Network) Following a lawsuit from a church that was issued a summons for having 16 members in attendance at a Sunday service, as well as a letter from 200 pastors requesting that he make an allowance to assemble, the governor of Virginia has decided to exempt churches from the 10-person limit for in-person gatherings but with requirements and guidelines in place to ensure the safety of those in attendance.
As the Commonwealth enters phase one of its “Forward Virginia” reopening plan, as of May 15, in-person religious services will be among those activities that may resume.