Island churches have adjusted their Christmas worship traditions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Christmas Eve is Thursday, Dec. 24.
Christmas Day is Friday, Dec. 25.
CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, will celebrate with a 7 p.m. candlelight service on Christmas Eve.
For more information about attending and any requirements, call 941-778-0719.
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, will hold “drive-in” services in the parking lot at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, as well as a service in the church at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and a “simple service” at 9 a.m. Christmas Day.
Attendance is limited indoors, where face masks and social distancing will be required, and the Christmas Eve service is full.
The church will be livestreaming via Facebook the 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 9 a.m. Dec. 25services, as well as sharing a Christmas carol.
For more information, call 941-778-1638.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, has not been holding worship indoors and no regular in-person worship.
But the church will hold its Christmas service outdoors at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Attendees must wear masks, bring chairs and practice social distancing.
For more information, call 941-778-1813.
Harvey Memorial Community Church, 300 Church St. N., Bradenton Beach, is not holding in-person worship services but will stream a service via Facebook on Christmas Eve.
For more information, call 941-779-1912.
Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, will hold Christmas Eve services — outdoors at noon and 4 p.m. and one in the sanctuary at 7 p.m.
Face masks and social distancing will be required and attendance for in-person services requires reservations via roserchurch.com.
The 7 p.m. service also will be streamed via YouTube and on the church website.
For more information, call 941-778-0414.
St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, will celebrate Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m. and Christmas Day Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Attendees must wear face masks and practice social distancing.
Attendance will be limited but the church will livestream the services to Facebook, as well as to monitors in the parish hall.
For more information, call 941-778-4769.
Editor’s note: Due to the weather forecast, plans may change.
