California church holds indoor services despite judge’s ban
Ventura, CaliforniaAP A California church held indoor worship services Sunday morning despite a judge’s temporary restraining order barring the church from doing so. Pastor Rob McCoy led morning services in defiance of coronavirus health orders at Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Ventura County’s Newbury Park. McCoy had vowed Friday to continue in-person services even though the judge’s order […]
California pastor vows to hold indoor worship despite order
Ventura, CaliforniaAP The pastor of a California church has vowed to continue holding indoor worship in defiance of coronavirus health orders after a judge issued a temporary restraining order barring the church from doing so. “I wish it didn’t have to come to this, I really do, but we will be violating the judge’s order. […]
Worship in a pandemic: Why these California churches say holding in-person services is essential despite pandemic
ALEJANDRA MOLINA, of Religion News Service, reports from Los Angeles on why some Californian churches are challenging stay-at-home orders…