Local churches offer mix of online, in-person worship

As a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local churches are responding, helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways, from Zoom and Facebook Live services to YouTube videos and more.

Below is a roundup of what local churches are doing to help congregations meet in faith and stay connected:

• Cedar Hills — Cedar Hills meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the chuch campus with social distancing practices being followed. Services will be online on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. To take part in one of its online services, go online to its website at cedarhillschurch.com.

• First Lutheran Church — First Lutheran Church begins a new six-week worship series online, “Beguiled by Beauty: Cultivating a Life of Contemplation and Compassion”. Downloadable resources and links to the online worship recordings can be found at https://www.firstlutheransandpoint.org/online-worship.html. If you have questions, please call 208-263-2048.

• First Presbyterian Church — Pastor Andy Kennaly and members of First Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint invite the community to Facebook LIVE events on Sundays during the summer months at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited to join the congregation virtually, live on Sundays or view the video at a time convenient for you by visiting our Facebook page facebook.com/First-Presbyterian-Church-of-Sandpoint-ID-651226501675878/

Please note: out of concern for the safety of church staff, congregation members, community members, and visitors, First Presbyteiran is suspending in-person worship services, public access, and group access to our facilities. The church, meeting rooms, and all facilities are closed until further notice.

For more information contact the church office at 208-263-2047 or www.fpcsandpoint.org .

• Harvest Valley Worship Center — The church, 86 Hidden Valley Road, is meeting for worship service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Livestream is available on the church’s Facebook page at 11 a.m. The church can be found online at www.hvwc.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/harvestsandpoint.

• Holy Spirit Episcopal Church — The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane is inviting the community to join the diocese in morning prayer online. A link to the sermon can be found on the church’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ Holy Spirit Episcopal Church.

• New Life Church — New Life Church, 1925 N. Boyer, has online and in-church services for its 10 a.m. Sunday service. Go online to newlifescc.com or join the congregation on Facebook. Information: 208-263-8578 or email the church at [email protected].

• Northside Christian Fellowship — Northside Christian Fellowship, 4400 Colburn-Culver Road, has resumed its normal schedule with Sunday school starting at 9:15 a.m. and service at 10:45 a.m. Special measures will be taken to maintain recommended social distancing. Information can be found on the church’s website at www.ncfchurch.net.

• North Summit Church — Services will be held at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (with children’s services) and at 11 a.m. For more informtation, visit the church on its website: northsummit.online.church.

• River of Life — River of Life has online services and invites all to join with the congregation on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at sandpointriveroflife.com. Service is also available online any time on the archives. Live service can also be viewed on River of Life’s Facebook page and on Instagram.

• Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene — Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene is not having their regular Sunday morning services. Instead the church is inviting people to join them from their homes with an online worship service.

There will be a link on the church’s website — sandpointnaz.org — and also on their Facebook page. The links will go live at 7 a.m. so that families can choose the best time of the morning to gather together for the service.

• Sandpoint Single Adult Ministries — Due to the ongoing concerns about the COVID19 virus and the resulting closures, the Sandpoint Single Adult Ministries group is canceling all events until further notice.

This includes the group’s normal Thursday evening Bible study, our First Friday celebrations and other miscellaneous activities.

• St. Joseph’s Catholic Church — The church is livestreaming all Masses and worship online at its website, st-joseph-church.net.

• Sandpoint United Methodist — Sandpoint United Methodist will worship online every Sunday until the congregation can all gather again in safety. Services are on the Zoom platform and all are welcome to join in however you will need an invitation. Please contact Pastor Jo Dene Romeijn-Stout if you would like a link to attend the online service. Information: 208-263-4232.

• Sravasti Abbey — Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery near Newport, is broadcasting its teaching over the Abbey’s livestream channel at sravastiabbey.org or go to livestream.com/sravastiabbey. The Abbey is closed to visitors at this time.

• Victory Church — Victory Church has moved its services online and invites the community to join them Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at vbcsagle.com.

If you would like your church added to the list, send us an email at [email protected] and share the details of how you are worshiping and we’ll make sure to share them with your friends and neighbors.