Churches Find New Ways To Reach Parishioners During Pandemic

"I think part of it is people are really feeling a need to connect with their faith," said First United Methodist Pastor Jeanine Alexander.

DULUTH, Minn. – Many ministries have been looking for ways to spread their messages outside of normal church services.

As the coronavirus continues to impact millions globally churches are shifting to virtual worship.

The First United Methodist Church also known as The Coppertop in Duluth is one of many churches making the transition.

Every Sunday parishioners can tune in to worship services online.

Coppertop is also collaborating with Hope United Methodist and Hillside United Methodist churches.

Both did not have the resources to offer virtual services.

Church officials say they are getting more views online than the amount of in-person worship attendance on a typical Sunday.

“I think part of it is people are really feeling a need to connect with their faith. It helps them know God is with them and that there is more to life than the hectic pace we used to have,” said Pastor Jeanine Alexander.

Coppertop plans to continue online worship services once an end to the coronavirus has been reached.

Services can be accessed on Coppertop’s Youtube channel and Facebook page.