With the holiday season in full swing, many local parishioners are wondering where they can attend Christmas worship services during this outbreak of Covid. Many churches across the nation have closed down in-person services amid the ongoing pandemic.

Locally, several houses of worship have made adjustments to adhere to guidelines in order to host Christmas and Christmas Eve services. The Fayette Advertiser reached out to every church in the county and surrounding communities to find out what services, if any, would be held. Some churches will hold in-person services, but most will not. Virtual services are also planned.

The following is a list of churches that have announced Christmas plans.

Armstrong First Baptist Church

The annual Christmas Cantata has been canceled for 2020, but an in-person service will be held on Christmas Day.

First Baptist Church of 

New Franklin

There will be a short Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. on December 24. The annual Birthday Party for Jesus will be held during morning worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. During this special time, church members present their gifts. There will be songs, readings, testimonies, etc.

Hillside Baptist

No Services

First Christian Church

There will be a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24. This will include an in-person service, but space is extremely limited. Reservations must be made with the church for anyone who wishes to attend the service, which will also stream live on YouTube.

According to the church, the service will be a short, meaningful gathering with instrumental music, scripture, and communion. After the service, those in attendance will gather outside to sing Silent Night. No candles will be passed out. Participants are asked to bring their own light sources (flashlight, cell phone, etc.).

Masks and social distancing will be required.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

There will be a Christmas Eve Mass at 7:30 p.m., and a Christmas Mass at 8 a.m. Masks are encouraged, and social distancing will be practiced. Barring any technical difficulties, the church will live-stream all services on Facebook.

St. Mary’s Episcopal

There will be an in-person Christmas Eve Eucharist at 12 p.m. on Dec. 24. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced.

Shepherd of the Hills 

Lutheran Church

A Christmas Eve service will begin at 7 p.m. Masks are recommended.

New Franklin United 

Methodist Church

The church will hold a normal Sunday service. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will begin at 6 p.m. at New Franklin UMC. Masks encouraged and social distancing will be practiced.

Faith Family Church

A virtual Christmas Eve service will stream at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live. Christmas Services will be held at 8:30 and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The 10 a.m. service will be streamed on the church’s website and Facebook page. Advent Live will be streamed on the church’s Facebook page at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20. 

Grace Fellowship 

A Christmas Eve service will begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Sharon Bible Church

No Services