In early April of this year, faith leaders and religious organizations were forced to take drastic safety measures to suspend in-person Easter or Passover services at churches and synagogues due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eight months later, COVID-19 numbers continue to climb throughout the state, reaching numbers far higher than those seen in the spring. And as the end-of-year holiday season approaches, those same religious organizations are weighing their options for the safety and well-being of their congregations.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf issued a video message asking Pennsylvanians to keep each other safe during the holiday season. He was joined in the statement by many religious leaders from across the state and across several faiths.
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