While many congregations have been back to worship for weeks and months, often masked and socially distant, some African American clergy continue to hold off on in-person services. Others have found that when they do open, most members continue to watch the livestreamed services from home.
While over nine in 10 Black Church churchgoers agree that their church responded well to the pandemic, many small Black Churches are worried about their ability to thrive long-term.
As state governors begin to lift stay at home orders, top officials of seven black Christian denominations have joined civil rights leaders in urging congregants to stay home until it is safe.
