Americans are cautiously returning to in-person religious services as vaccination rates rise and COVID-19 deaths decline, according to a survey conducted this month. But the Pew Research Center study also found that attendance at weekly services remains lower than pre-pandemic levels and that the clear majority continues to say that various modifications and restrictions — such as social distancing, mask-wearing and limiting the number of people who can attend at any one time — are needed to continue the fight against the spread of the virus.

Source: Americans slowly returning to in-person church but many still cautious about Easter

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The Christian County Health Department has advised anybody who attended events at James River Church to monitor themselves for Covid symptoms for 14 days.

James River Church responded Monday to complaints after social media images show little social distancing and few masks at its Christmas celebrations over the weekend.

Sources: James River Church responds to complaints about crowded, unmasked Christmas services

https://www.ksmu.org/post/health-officials-warn-all-who-attended-james-river-services-watch-covid-symptoms#stream/0

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Every December for over a century, there has been a performance of The Messiah at First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana.  The 2020 performance was significantly different than prior years.

First, the concert was given online only, with no audience present.
Second, the choir was limited in size and spread around where the audience would have been.
Third, the performance was shortened, curtailing most of the second half of The Messiah, but of course The Hallelujah Chorus was included.

Watch it by clicking below.
The Messiah – Berne, Indiana 2020

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Large gatherings remain one of the highest risk activities in which a person can participate. Learn about how to practice physical distancing at these events.

Source: Social distancing and gatherings: Advice and tips

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