FILE - In this April 6, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, front, celebrates the Chrism Mass for the faithful of the nation's largest Catholic Archdiocese in Los Angeles. California says churches can resume in-person services but the congregations will be limited to less than 100 and worshippers should wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books and skip the collection plate.
The guidelines ask worshippers to wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books or prayer rugs and skip the collection plate. They also say to avoid large gatherings for holidays, weddings and funerals and warn that activities such as singing or group recitation “negate” the benefits of social distancing. The congregation will have to figure out how to provide temperature checks and provide a place for individual prayer books and shawls. Orthodox Jews do not use technology during the Sabbath and may not carry most personal items.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange announced last week that it is phasing in public Masses beginning June 14, starting with restricted numbers of worshippers. At first, choirs will be banned, fonts won’t contain holy water and parishioners won’t perform rituals where they must touch each other. In California, most houses of worship have complied with social distancing, making do with online, remote and a few drive-in services.
Two church services that already were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks; one in Mendocino County and the other in Butte County.
Re: California has issued guidelines for church reopenings amid the pandemic. Services will look - and sound - much different, with worshippers wearing masks and singing held to a minimum.
Are they issuing guidelines for churches to have their members respect the constitutional rights of US Citizens that aren't part of their religion in public areas, in their personal spaces, and at private corporations, public non-profits and government buildings?
People should defy and rebel, they have the right to the pursuit of happiness.
Hoping limited people with precautions best of luck God bless
Guidelines. Not requirements. Means you don't have to follow them, you cant be arrested for ignoring them and you can be fined or detained either.
Trump is only enforcing that because churches and evangelicals are losing money. They may lose their multimillion dollar personal estates if they don’t open soon; bless their hearts. So many people out work is affecting their donations. He’s very loyal to his rich friends.
Nice one ☝️
So much for freedom of religion. Oh well, you get what you vote for.
The state does not get to dictate how many hymns can be sung in church.
There are better options, but a reality
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety- Benjamin Frank the Tank Franklin
Or just stop thinking phantoms up above are justified as essential
CA is a joke!
How about people stop being so weak minded and give it up entirely?
The problem will be enforcing it
So much for the separation of church and state.
I went to Church yesterday.. In a Sanctuary that holds 1000 saints... There were 10 of us that showed up.. I think you are going to find this in a lot of cities and towns.. No one wants to get this virus
California is toast
Alabama has no rules--it's a free-for-all virus convention. No masks, no social distancing... nothing.
Wanneer bidden ooit had geholpen, zag de wereld er wel heel wat beter uit.
Seriously have no idea why people are dying to get to church. Last I checked God was in your heart.
The citizens of the greatest state of California are most grateful for the rulings of their Supreme Leader.
Are the Native Americans still entitled to take peyote? Just wondering.
As soon as one mother fucker coughs...
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