Thousand Oaks pastor says church will defy judge’s orders and hold indoor services
In defiance of a restraining order, a Thousand Oaks pastor vowed to continue indoor Sunday services at a church that has faced legal action from Ventura County over violations of public health orders.
The county has sued the Godspeak Calvary Chapel, arguing that it threatened public safety by repeatedly holding indoor services with more than 200 people. Officials also alleged that McCoy and other members have not worn masks and even sometimes “encouraged the violations” of the mandate.
A court on Friday granted a temporary restraining order requiring the church and Pastor Rob McCoy to have religious services only outdoors, and with congregants wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, in compliance with guidelines meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
But hours later, the pastor announced the church will defy the orders.
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