A Worcester pastor who city officials say will be fined $300 for holding a church service for more than 10 people Sunday could be fined $500 for a subsequent offense or even jailed if he does it again, according to guidelines issued by the state.
Pastor Kris Casey held a church service for several dozen people on Sunday, May 3 at Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester, against a March 23 executive order from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker limiting most public gatherings to 10 people. The order applies to what it calls "faith-based" events, among others.
Editor's Note: Pastor Kris Casey preached about the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 during a public service Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The service drew several dozen people, well more than the limit of 10 in Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's executive order of March 23.
