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When California governor Gavin Newsom first ordered churches closed down to “flatten the curve” and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, initially volunteered to abide by the order and only hold virtual services. The church wanted to live at peace with government authorities. Its pastor even cited the apostle Paul’s instruction to obey civil authorities.
However, as it became clearer that churches would be required to close indefinitely, for months or longer, the Grace Community Church elders, led by Pastor John MacArthur, voted unanimously to reopen. They believed that church was essential, and the state requirements were simply unworkable with their large congregation.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Three days after telling places of worship to keep their doors closed and pews empty until further notice regardless of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling saying
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District court orders California’s defiant Santa Clara County to let churches resume inside worship services [The Mercury News :: BC-CORONAVIRUS-CALIF-CHURCHES-SANTACLARA:SJ]
SAN JOSE, Calif. Three days after telling places of worship to keep their doors closed and pews empty until further notice regardless of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling saying they could reopen, the state’s only holdout Santa Clara County has relented under special order.
In a statement issued at about 9 p.m. Pacific time on Monday, Santa Clara County announced that because of a temporary order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued that evening, indoor worship services could resume after all, although at 20% of normal capacity.
Self-Guided Tour of Historic Gainsboro for a greater perspective and understanding of Black history in Roanoke and the surrounding region.
We hope this list will introduce you to some of the amazing examples of Black history and culture that are part of our community in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Booker T. Washington
Before he would go on to become one of the most prominent and influential African Americans in the United States, Booker T. Washington was born into slavery on a farm in Franklin County. Today, that farm is the location of the
Booker T. Washington National Monument, which spotlights Washington’s life and legacy, while also offering a glimpse of what it would have been like on a tobacco farm in the mid 1800s.
(Lander, WY) â On January 6th, in response to the nationwide movement, a Stop the Steal rally was organized in Lander. County 10 was not aware of the local rally, however, attendee Karl Falken shared some information with us.
About 30 Fremont County residents attended the three-hour rally held in Centennial Park, Falken noted. Local organizer Karen Wetzel explained to him her goal for the rally was “to unite the local community through constructive conversation, to live together in harmony without violence.”
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h/t Shannon Arnold – Rally Participants
Rally speakers included Pastor Shannon Arnold of Lander Valley Baptist Church and Pastor Philip Strong of Grave Reformed Fellowship.