Easter Sunday takes on new meaning amid COVID-19 pandemic
Easter Sunday takes on new meaning amid COVID-19 pandemic By Brandon Hamilton | April 4, 2021 at 9:48 PM EDT - Updated April 4 at 11:11 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Across the Charlotte-area Sunday, Easter services were held both in-person and virtually.
Services this year marked a stark difference from 2020 when the pandemic first began.
“The celebration of Easter is about the hope of eternal horizon that shines upon us and in many ways got us through the darkness of the past year.a very long lent if you will,” said Msgr. Patrick Winslow, chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte.
Churches getting involved in spreading awareness of vaccine By Brandon Hamilton | February 3, 2021 at 11:38 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 10:03 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - To combat hesitancy in minority communities, a Charlotte church is set to host a vaccine clinic for those getting a first dose of the vaccine.
“Last week I just buried one of my deacons. I know of at least 24 people that I have had to do funerals for since the pandemic has hit,” said senior pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church Robert Scott.
Since the beginning, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected minority communities.
Now, with vaccines, there is a reluctance to take them.