Churches and Mosques have been closed for the past two months after President Akufo-Addo announced a ban on social gatherings on Sunday, March 15, 2020, as part of measures to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus disease.

The President however announced measures to ease the restrictions effective Friday, June 5, 2020, under new directives which would witness church services and Muslim prayers taking place with 100 congregants at a time and for only one hour.

Following the announcement, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Kofi Dzamesi, on Monday announced the protocols to be followed by religious organisations.

While some churches have welcomed the new directive, others such as the ICGC have directed that their churches remain closed.

According to the ICGC statement, all ICGC local assemblies would continue to fellowship together on air and on-line.

“Mid-week Services Local Pastors will continue to minister to their congregations through on-line, on air, and social media channels during the week (Mondays – Saturdays),” the statement said.

It added that the Presbytery would later issue directives on the conduct of weddings and funerals.

Source: Graphic.com.gh