As part of the COVID-19 pandemic, gatherings have been limited and discouraged. This affects area churches, and many have moved their services online in an effort to continue the sense of community and to keep up with teachings among the faithful. If you are currently looking for a church, or your church's services, we have listed below what information and links we could find for this coming week's services.
Palisades Lutheran Church, Garretson & First Lutheran Church, Valley Springs
As of Wednesday, March 18, services for the next two weeks have been canceled. Alternative options for parishioners have not yet been posted. Please keep an eye on their Facebook Page for more information.
Jasper ELC, Highland Lutheran, and First Lutheran of Sherman
As of Tuesday, March 17, all services and church activities have been canceled until further notice. Services will be held on Facebook Live starting at 8:45 a.m. Sunday on Jasper ELC's Group Page.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
The Bishop of the local diocese has lifted the obligation to attend Mass due to the virus. Read more here. No further information is available regarding St. Rose services at this time.
Zion Lutheran Church
All activities and church services at Zion have been canceled until March 27. Join the Facebook Live service on their Page that will start at 9:00 a.m. on March 22.
Renovation Church
All church services have been canceled until further notice. They have moved their activities on-line to their Facebook Page, and will be holding an on-line service via Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. To learn more about how to access this service, see their Facebook Page Event.
United Church of Garretson
Church service for March 22 is canceled and the sermon will be available via YouTube or Facebook.