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Orlando church gives 100,000 meals to families in need during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Orlando church gives 100,000 meals to families in need during COVID-19 pandemicORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands of cars pulled into Calvary Orlando's parking lot on Easter Sunday morning to receive free meals donated by the church. The church partnered with the non-profit, Convoy of Hope, and purchased 100,000 meals to give to those who are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic. Lead Pastor Ed Garvin said the food should be enough to get them through the week. MORE: Religion while social distancing: Mount Dora church offers drive-in service"We fully expected that we would set an attendance record this Easter. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
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Churches prepare to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional ways
Read full article: Churches prepare to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional waysORLANDO, Fla. – Churches across Central Florida are preparing to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RELATED: Churches use alternative ways to worship on Palm Sunday"As you keep God close during these important religious days, make sure you continue to keep COVID-19 away," DeSantis said. The Catholic Diocese of Orlando has posted a list of parishes that live stream services. One popular sunrise Easter service is changing as well. This year, however, it's a "Stay-at-Home Easter Sunrise Service."