Churches across Dubbo have had to change how they meet together, with many quickly embracing a strong presence on social media and video streaming websites.
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They're streaming their services live on Facebook or YouTube and some have pre-recorded, while others have uploaded sermons online.
It's been a challenge for many as they adapt to meeting together online, with the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst Bishop Mark Calder saying we're all "craving normality".
"This Easter we've all had enough. Enough of staying home, enough washing our hands, enough of keeping our distance," he said.
"Enough of the financial pressure because of loss of work. Enough of not being able to get away for Easter like we've always done.
"We grieve what we've lost in the space of a few short weeks," he said.
"We crave normality - wondering whether we'll ever see it again.
"And of course for some of us COVID-19 has come all too close. We know someone who is sick... or someone who has tragically died.
"The rapid spread of this virus across the globe, shows us how fragile life is and the sheer number of lives lost, confronts with our own mortality."
However, Bishop Calder said there's a cause for hope.
"The Easter message is exactly what we need to hear," he said.
"The Bible says that our greatest need is to be forgiven for pushing God out of our lives.
"Easter brings the best news ever - that because Jesus died for our rebellion, we can be forgiven and therefore be confident of living for ever in the new world he's promised - a world without sickness and death.
"And if our most profound need has already been met by God, we can trust him, to be there for us in all our other needs - including all that we're going through now.
"Easter 2020 is a good time reach out to God and find the help you need. And it's a great opportunity to check out our church services from the comfort of your own home."
For more information video sermons this Easter, visit the diocese's website at www.bathurstanglican.org.au or its Facebook page at @anglicandiocesebathurst.
The Anglican Diocese of Bathurst includes the cities of Dubbo, Bathurst and Orange.
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