Faith Community Turns to the Divine for Strength Amid the CCP Virus Pandemic

A sign on the door to Grace Church Eden Prairie pointed churchgoers to online services after church leadership decided to present worship music and the sermon to an estimated 3,500 online viewers in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on March 15, 2020. Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

The CCP virus has claimed over 25,000 deaths worldwide since the outbreak became obvious in December, shut down schools and businesses, and overwhelmed healthcare systems in areas where there are high numbers of confirmed cases.

In times of uncertainty and fear, it is natural to turn to one’s faith for comfort, strength, and hope.