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Why Christianity remains an in-person religion, even in a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a reminder for many Christians that their worship is an in-person experience at its core. Socially distanced congregants attend a service at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida, on Dec. 13, 2020. Video screengrab
December 24, 2020
(RNS) On Christmas Eve, members of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida, will gather in the parking lot for a service that’s part tailgate, part worship and part family reunion.
Holy Comforter has been hosting indoor worship with strict limits on attendance since the beginning of the pandemic. But at this time in the liturgical calendar and this time in the pandemic, said the Rev. Jerry Smith, rector of Holy Comforter, people need to be together.
Updated December 24, 2020 11:46 p.m. EST
By Luke Notestine, WRAL multimedia journalist; Nia Harden, WRAL reporter
COVID-19 is sparking creativity in Christmas services across the Triangle. Many congregations are prioritizing the safety and health of their loved ones when creating their Christmas service plans.
Reverend Mycal Brickhouse says that Cary First Christian Church is holding a virtual Christmas Eve service to be a good neighbor. We are trying to be safe and follow the social distancing guidelines as best we can, Brickhouse said.
The state currently has a limit on indoor gatherings, but it does not apply to worship or religious gatherings. Health officials recommend faith leaders hold online gatherings for the holidays to limit community spread of the virus.
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