Mariners Church Turns To Outdoor Worship Amid Coronavirus

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — It's been a long time since worshipers have had the opportunity to join together in praise. Mariners Church, a nondenominational Christian church based out of Irvine and Huntington Beach, is extending their reach beyond strictly online services to reach eight neighborhoods across Orange County.

In March, churches across the state went virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. Instead of raising hands and singing with a roomful of worshipers, families have drawn inward to social distance themselves from the faithful watching church service remotely. After six months of virtual church services, the minds at Mariners Church have decided it is time to go another way.

Mariners is hosting outdoor worship services in 8 Orange County locations including:

• Anaheim,
• Costa Mesa,
• Huntington Beach,
• Laguna Hills,
• North Irvine,
• Irvine,
• Santa Ana
• Tustin

Each service will be held at spacious, outdoor venues with the requirement of masks and social distancing, they say. The church provides small groups with ample space to worship and seek prayer support.

To attend, members and guests must sign up online by choosing one of the 2-5 service times available per location each weekend. Mariners Church has also outlined comprehensive instructions for worshippers to adhere to during the pandemic.

This program provides a safe space for local individuals and families to practice their faith and gather safely, officials say.

Reserve your place or Volunteer at one of our Mariners in the Neighborhood locations today! For any questions,

email: neighborhood@marinerschurch.org

Read the church's COVID-19 cleanliness and precautionary policies and practices here.