Worcester police have applied for a criminal complaint for a $500 fine against the pastor who held a third church service above the limit set by the governor.
Pastor Kris Casey led a service for about 40 people at Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester on Wednesday, May 6 — the third time he has conducted a service for more than 10 people, which is the limit set by a March 23 executive order from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
Two hundred sixty Christian religious leaders have signed a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker expressing their discontent with his order prohibiting religious gatherings exceeding 10 people.
The letter — released Thursday, May 7 — tells the governor and his administration that church is essential and argues that churches should be included in the state's first reopening phase later this month. The letter also expresses concern that there is no representation of churches on the governor's new Reopening Advisory Board.
