novel coronavirus pandemic.Burton Avenue United Church, Collier Street United Church, Grace United Church and Northwest Barrie United Church will continue with online worship.
On Monday, Premier Doug Ford announced that places of worship would be allowed to reopen at 30-per-cent building capacity on Friday, and that people can gather in groups of 10, up from the former limit of five.“It is our collective decision to keep our buildings closed at this time,” United Church leaders in Barrie said. “Our church ministry continues through online worship, pastoral care, community support and justice ministry.”Burton Avenue United Church will remain closed until at least Sept.