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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