In the lead-up to Easter, Horsham churches are experiencing a jump in participation, but the pews remain empty.
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Several church leaders have noticed more people have been turning to the church for guidance on how to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, global lockdowns and uncertainty.
However, with the doors locked to prevent mass gatherings and the spread of the virus, churches are going online to spread the good word.
Horsham Church of Christ senior pastor Simon Risson said it was important to keep things simple as the community adapted to the changes.
"Our community is rattled - it is a disorientating time," he said.
"We don't have control over this virus; how do we engage with each other in a time of social distancing?
"People have a lot of questions and I invite them to join the conversation.
"We focused on maintaining the natural rhythm of a church week, just with an online and slightly simplified delivery.
"You can't think too far ahead - you have to think in the moment."
Pr Simon said, unfortunately, some of the church's groups had suffered due to the lockdown.
"Our craft and friends session has been cancelled, which means some of our parishioners are losing that sense of community," he said.
"Some of our farmers consider it business as usual, because they have an isolated job in the first place, whereas others are feeling an extra layer of pressure.
"I have found the lack of personal contact hard; touch is important to my role, but I also have to think about my health.
"So we are encouraging everyone to go online or join a conference call and stay in touch."
Pr Simon said the church would observe Easter with its traditional Good Friday and Easter Sunday services.
"This pandemic is, funnily enough, happening at an appropriate time, because Easter is about looking at the bigger story in our faith," he said.
"What message can we take out of Jesus' death and new life?
"I think this message will pierce through and provide hope in the community."
Horsham Harvest Church Pastor Andrew Cartledge said his congregation had expanded since going online.
"We have seen a huge lift in impressions," he said.
"We know there are people who are not comfortable coming to church, but they are willing to join a service while at home.
"I see this as a fantastic way to reach more people."
Pr Andrew said the world was experiencing a season of crisis, but the community had been trying to make the best of the situation.
"Our church is holding its normal Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday service," he said.
"We know they would normally go away for the Easter holiday and they are missing out this year.
"We are encouraging people to camp at home and engage with the church via social media."
Horsham Catholic priest Father Peter Hudson of Ss Michael and John said while the news of the coronavirus was a blow to the church-going community, parishioners had been adapting.
"I have been ordained for 49 years and I have never experienced anything like this," he said.
"It has been a shock to us all; we look forward to celebrating everything as a continuity of our faith.
"We all feel the isolation and I think we have a newfound appreciation for the things we took for granted.
"We now keep in touch via email and online services - we have about 150 people watch our daily services at home.
"It seems we have seen more engagement since the lockdown, as people are concerned the church cannot raise funds and resources like normal."
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