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- Last Updated on Monday, 04 January 2021 04:12
Parishioners at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Canonsburg, Pa., celebrated Christmas early by gathering outside for carols and Holy Eucharist on Saturday, December 19.
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Canonsburg hosted an early Christmas Eve carols and communion service outdoors on Saturday, December 19. (Photo Credit: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church) |
The outdoor service provided more space for physical distancing than the parish's traditional indoor Christmas Eve service. The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh suspended in-person worship indefinitely beginning December 20 to help mitigate spread of Covid-19. The Canonsburg congregation has taken safety precautions by limiting in-person attendance and live-streaming services since March.