Easter is known as the holiday where churches see their highest worship attendance numbers, but concerns over the spread of coronavirus have led most congregations to cancel in-person services.
This doesn’t mean resources are not available. Many resources have been made available online for people who are interested in observing Holy Week and Easter Sunday.
Here, in no particular order, are four resources readily available for Christians under quarantine to use to observe Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
A virtual Stations of the Cross
For Good Friday, the Ohio-based Christian ministry the Missio Alliance has provided an online resource for those wanting to remember the crucifixion while in quarantine.
Last week, the Missio Alliance posted a guide that included both podcast and written meditations, based on the “14 Stations of the Cross,” which go from Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane to His burial after the crucifixion.
“Because most of us are not able to physically go to a church or monastery to walk the stations of the cross this year, I hope that these meditations will serve as a beautiful companion to you as we draw closer to Easter,” wrote Deb Gregory of Missio.
Focus on the Family resources
The conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family posted a group of resources for families staying home on Easter Sunday because of coronavirus concerns.
This includes a compilation of six articles on various topics surrounding Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus, apologetic works on evidence for the Gospel story.
The web page also included links to three broadcasts, one about teaching children about Easter and two about comprehending the importance of the Resurrection.
“During Holy Week and for Resurrection Sunday, we want to provide you and your family with great resources to celebrate our Risen Savior while at home,” said the Colorado-based group.
SOURCE: Christian Post, Michael Gryboski
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