The city of Rocklin told Newsweek that it is working with the church to ensure its services follow the state's requirements. In May, another church in the state attempted to fight Newsom's restrictions on attendance at religious services, but a 5-4 decision from the U.S. In addition, 6,745 Californians have been hospitalized, with 1,886 in intensive care. Destiny Christian Church in Rocklin is located in one of those counties, Placer.Īccording to data from the state's health department, California reported 7,346 new coronavirus cases on Monday, July 13, bringing the state's total to 336,508. On Monday, Newsom announced sweeping closures of many businesses across the Golden State, including the indoor operations of malls, office, gyms, salons and places of worship in 29 counties. "We are not going to allow the government to use data that is not supported factually to shut the church down."Ī severe rise in coronavirus cases in the state has forced the governor to put California into a strict second lockdown. This is important that we do this," Fairrington said in a video posted to Facebook.
Worship is a part of what we do together as a church corporately and we need to do this.
"I believe my mandate as a pastor is to obey the word of God. California pastor Greg Fairrington told worshippers at his Destiny Christian Church they will still be able to attend in-person services this Sunday, despite Governor Gavin Newsom's latest lockdown order.
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