The coronavirus pandemic has challenged Christian churches to find socially distant ways to launch Holy Week on Palm Sunday
Also known as Passion Sunday, the day recounts the biblical story of Jesus' triumphant arrival in Jerusalem before his crucifixion, with palm leaves and clothing laid in his path. It comes on the last Sunday of Lent and first day of Holy Week. Before the deadly pandemic's social distancing guidelines altered life across America, Christians often celebrated with processions and the distribution of palm leaves.
"Since public Worship is prohibited WPC will be delivering palm crosses in sanitized packets to some of its elderly housebound members on Sunday," the church said in a Facebook post."The delivery folks will be wearing Personal Protection Equipment when dropping off the packets."The church will also have an hour-long, drive through"Palms & Psalms event" beginning at 11 a.m. after a virtual service.
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