Mason City church is livestreaming Christmas services

Monday.

Yesterday ?

"* iowa governor kim reynolds eased some restrictions on group gatherings ?

"* because of the declining number of covid?

"*19 cases.

But as we're learning ?*- some are still chosing to play it safe when it comes to getting together for christmas.

Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki has the details.

Nick?

Yes katie ?

"* churches did not have their attendance limited previously by the governor's proclamation.

But some congregations are still deciding not to hold in?

"*persn services on christmas eve.

One of those churches is trinity city.

Pastor dan gerrietts says about a month and a half ago ?

"* they decided to end in person services ?

"* instead streaming them on the internet and broadcasting them over the radio.

Christmas services will be virtual as well and pastor gerrietts says there is a way you can actively participate in one of the holiest days of we're encouraging people to gather some items in their home that will help, in some ways bring their services to their home.

To have candles set up.

To have elements for communion set up.

As part of their online services now ?

"* they have a home altar setup to demonstrate ways people can have the church experience right in their houses.

Thanks nick.

Attendance is not limited in minnesota churches, but they do have to follow social distancing guidelines ?*- like keeping household