New Jersey is the only state where in-person church services are still banned, and it’s unclear when Gov. Phil Murphy will lift those restrictions.
During a Friday afternoon press conference, the governor said he hopes to allow churches to resume in-person services on June 12 but that it all depends on the trends of “health metrics.”
“I and my administration will continue our deep partnership with our faith communities as we work through the proper safeguards that will need to be in place before we can welcome our communities back into their houses of worship,” Murphy said. “Our houses of worship are cornerstones of our communities, often rooted in historical and cultural tradition. We want them to be strong and safe.”
