While some churches will have limited capacity at Christmas Eve and Day services, many have recorded services that their congregants will view as part of their holiday worship.
They are being necessitated by gathering limitations imposed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While churches are once again allowed to hold in-person services, health officials have recommended against large gatherings where people cannot maintain social distance from each other.
Among those is Kensington Church, a non-denominational congregation with locations in Clinton Township, Clarkston, Troy, Orion Township, Birmingham and Traverse City. Members from all six churches recently participated in the virtual service. This online serviceâwith the set design, message elements and musicâaligns closely with the in-person services at each campus. Our in-person services have protocols in place to ensure proper social distancing and facial coverings, said Melissa Thwing, Kensington s social media and
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Rev. Ron Victor of St. Isidore Church in Macomb Township will be officiating an all-virtual experience on Christmas Eve that will replace the 4 and 6 p.m. Masses and in-person Masses on Christmas Day. Before anyone ventures out call ahead as many churches in Macomb County are requiring advance reservations for in-person services.
GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY