City officials are asking everyone within the faith community to continue providing only virtual services as officials continue implementing state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19.
City of Paducah Mayor, Brandi Harless, encouraged the virtual services.
"With the upcoming Easter Sunday, we know that people want to be together to worship. However, the safest way is by worshiping at home and participating in virtual services," She continued, "I praise our local faith community for being adaptable and using technology to reach their congregations. During this pandemic crisis, I ask them to join us in continuing to make the sacrifices we are all making and to not hold in-person or drive-in services in parking lots or other locations."
Governor Andy Beshear has continuously reiterated the need for churches and other houses of worship to cancel any in-person services.
"If you are still holding mass gatherings, church or otherwise, you are spreading the coronavirus and you are likely causing the death of Kentuckians. It’s that clear,” said Beshear. "My church is incredibly important to me. My faith is incredibly important to me. It’s an important part of our families’ lives. We care about each other in this state, and our faith guides us and gives us the wisdom to do the right thing to protect each other.”
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