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.
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Area churches announce Christmas service schedules
ELLSWORTH With extra precautions in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, local churches have announced their service schedules for Christmas Eve on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25.
The following is a partial list of services scheduled throughout the area:
Bucksport-Orland
Bucksport United Methodist Church and the
Orland United Methodist Church have announced the schedule and protocols for their 2020 Christmas Eve services.
Current protocols will be in effect for attendance at the service and seating will be assigned to accommodate the most people using social distancing. The services are open to the public to attend.