First Presbyterian Church
After closing March 13, 2020, Pastor Jonathan Eastman of the First Presbyterian Church of Saint Helena wrote, âWe sent out a taped service to the congregation every week. Over the months, we became much more sophisticated, going from using an iPhone to purchasing more sound equipment, cameras for filming and microphones.âÂ
Eastman and three others gathered in the sanctuary on Friday mornings for a âslimmed downâ version of the service. Serving at the altar with Eastman were choir director Thom Hinesley, musician Maggie OâFallon and Lynda Burris, a retired pastor. Recording the service was Ed Fish, a congregation member who would edit the tape and send it to Eastman, who uploaded it to the churchâs YouTube channel. An email was sent to the congregation each week that included the link to the service.