At least two churches in Chilliwack continued to defy provincial health orders this Sunday.

The Chilliwack Free Reformed Church, just north of the Vedder overpass, held its 9:30 a.m. service, and the Free Grace Baptist Church held its 11 a.m. service.

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On Saturday, Dec. 12, Chilliwack RCMP announced that they are recommending charges against three unnamed churches.

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A ban on gatherings, including for worship, went into effect on Nov. 19. A church in Langley has also been holding in-person services and has already received fines for doing so.

There was a CTV news crew on site at the Free Baptist Reform Church prior to their 11 a.m. service. They spoke with a man, Damien Dupont. on camera who said it was not his regular church. He also told them that the media is being 91裸聊视频渄isingenuous91裸聊视频� about COVID-19, and that people are 91裸聊视频渄ying with COVID, not of COVID.91裸聊视频�

The reverends at both churches have spoken to The Progress to defend their decision to hold services despite public health orders.

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