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Separated by distance, united in spirit

Congregations find ways to celebrate Easter

• Nancy McLaughlin
• Apr 12, 2020
• Apr 12, 2020
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GREENSBORO — On the rooftop patio of West Market Street United Methodist Church, the Rev. Jill Alventosa-Brown delivers her Easter message to a camera as the sun rises behind her.

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The Rev. Jill Alventosa-Brown concludes her sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N…

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The view from the pulpit on Sunday mornings at St. Timothy's

The Rev. Carter Ellis expects to replicate the scenario this morning. She took this photo before preaching into a camera for Facebook Live at …

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The Rev. Greg Drumwright of Citadel of Praise Church raises his hand in praise after baptizing Kejuan Reeder in Lake Hamilton in Greensboro, N…

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Photos: West Market Street United Methodist Church pre-records its Easter sunrise service

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Khadejeh Nikouyeh/News & Record

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Khadejeh Nikouyeh/News & Record

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Khadejeh Nikouyeh/News & Record

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown concludes her sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown looks over notes for her sermon while the worship band plays during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown stands aside as the worship band plays during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon as the worship band sets up during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pator Jill Alventosa-Brown leads a prayer before West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Khadejeh Nikouyeh/News & Record

20200412g_nws_easter

Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Khadejeh Nikouyeh/News & Record

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Khadejeh Nikouyeh/News & Record

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown concludes her sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon as the worship band sets up during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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The worship band plays during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon as the worship band sets up during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown gives a sermon during West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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Pastor Jill Alventosa-Brown claps at the end of the service West Market Street United Methodist Church's Easter sunrise service in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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The Rev. Greg Drumwright of Citadel of Praise Church raises his hand in praise after baptizing Kejuan Reeder in Lake Hamilton in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, April 11, 2020. The church usually baptizes people the Saturday before Easter Sunday but the coronavirus outbreak postponed those plans. Reeder insisted that he be baptized as planned and convinced Drumwright to have the ceremony with a small group of church members.

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The Rev. Carter Ellis expects to replicate the scenario this morning. She took this photo before preaching into a camera for Facebook Live at St. Timothy's United Methodist Church, with  the organist and a church leader joining her.

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Parishioners of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Greensboro picked up their blessed palms for Palm Sunday during a “Palm Sunday drive-thru procession” in the church’s parking lot. Churches including St. Pius X are finding alternative ways to celebrate Holy Week and Easter since large public worship gatherings are prohibited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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