Copy shortlink: O come all ye faithful, but bring lawn chairs and face masks, could be the invitation to the Christmas Eve service at one Roseville church adapting to COVID-19 restrictions.
The faithful will follow glowing luminarias to socially distanced lights on the lawn of St. Michael s Lutheran Church, set down their chairs and enjoy a brisk evening service culminating with Silent Night hummed, not sung, to prevent the spread of contagions.
Its children s pageant went online this weekend, featuring Mary, Joseph and others performing in front of their home computers. Their youth minister mixed the scenes and added a Bethlehem backdrop to give the illusion of togetherness.