California

“Justices lift the total ban on indoor worship, though capacity limits and singing restrictions remain.” - C. Today

“The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a lower federal court to reexamine California restrictions on indoor religious services in areas hard hit by the coronavirus in light of the justices’ recent ruling in favor of churches and synagogues in New York.” - CLeaders

“Submitted by Thomas More Society on September 29, 2020, the case charges each of the named parties with eight distinct violations of Burfitt’s rights under the Constitution of California.” - MCD

“After reportedly receiving over $100,000 in fines and facing a lawsuit, North Valley Baptist Church (NVBC) in Santa Clara, California, has decided to drop its legal battle with Santa Clara County and to worship outside instead of indoors.” - C.Leaders

“I believe it is possible for the California State Government and communities of faith in California to have a more coordinated and united effort in addressing the Coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest in our society.” - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.

In the 1850’s “Californians learned the hard way that vigilante justice and the demands of the mob are no substitute for police and courts of law. Let us hope we do not need that lesson again.” - National Review

“In the complaint, MacArthur and Grace Community Church accuse state government officials of interfering with their religious freedom and selectively restricting gatherings amid the pandemic.” - C.Post

“A Ventura County, California judge has denied the county’s request to use law enforcement to enforce a restraining order designed to prevent Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park from meeting in person.” - C.Leaders

“A California judge has granted a temporary restraining order against Godspeak Calvary Chapel and its Pastor Rob McCoy for holding in-person services in violation of COVID-19 health orders….McCoy announced in a video message Friday that he will continue to hold indoor services.

“Harvest met in a white tent half the size of a football field to comply with state orders restricting indoor worship. After the first week of meeting under the tent, pastor Greg Laurie said, ‘Our church loved it,’ so Harvest added a second morning service.” - C.Today