Pastors say the pandemic can’t dim spiritual life; it can only change the presentation

  When the pandemic hit in March 2020, it shuttered churches. Yet pastors and parishioners have found creative ways to keep religious communities meeting the spiritual needs of Homewood and Flossmoor residents. Services restricted to limited capacity, services outside, and Sunday worship, Bible study and youth groups meeting via the internet are commonplace now. John Huntoon, left, greets a member of the Episcopal Church of St.