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Places of worship slowly open up to more devotees as cap is eased

Left: Devotees praying outside Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, which remained closed yesterday. Far left: Worshippers at Sri Vee-ramakaliamman Temple in Little India yesterday finally got to attend prayers where live music was played.
Worshippers at Sri Vee-ramakaliamman Temple in Little India yesterday finally got to attend prayers where live music was played. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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When the Cornerstone Community Church opens its doors today, around 100 worshippers will stream in to each of its auditoriums in Katong and Bugis for services.

The church is among some places of worship that started opening up to bigger groups this weekend after safe distancing rules for such venues were eased yesterday.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on October 04, 2020, with the headline Places of worship slowly open up to more devotees as cap is eased. Subscribe