Churches continue to ‘meet’

By Kathy Thomson

For the first time in history, local congregations are prohibited from meeting for typical worship services, and though some will not have Sunday services this week, others will offer online services of one type or another. 

Churches are included in Governor Greg Abbott’s order that every person in Texas avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people in an effort to delay the spread of COVID-19.

Albany Church of Christ has cancelled services.

Albany United Methodist Church will not meet on Sunday, but the Scripture readings and study materials are posted on the church’s website.

First Baptist Church of Albany will have its service live at 10:45 a.m. on their Facebook page, which can be located specifically at “First Baptist Church Albany.” The services can also be viewed later on Facebook or at fbcalbany.com.

Albany First Christian Church will stream services on their Facebook page at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church has services available on their Facebook page as well.

Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church will have Mass available on livestream at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays at https://fwdioc.org.

Trinity Lutheran Church has a video service available by sending an email to the pastor at trinitypastortom@gmail.com.

Friendship Baptist’s service is available on Pastor Paul Johnston’s Facebook page.

First Baptist Church Moran will stream messages live at 11:00 a.m. on their Facebook page.