Case Study Two: Spiritual Communion in a Socially Distanced World Alyssa Cowart Behrman After graduating from Kennesaw State University in 2016 Alyssa returned to her home church in Middle Georgia to serve as a Student Director. After graduating from ATS in 2020, Alyssa, with her husband and high school sweetheart Andrew, will move to Europe where they will unite their loves of ministry and travel. Context: Suburban Middle Georgia Affiliation: Roman Catholic Size: 550 families in the parish Introduction When the “coronavirus disease of 2019” (COVID-19) first appeared in the United States in early 2020, life radically changed for many individuals, families, and organizations. Businesses closed their doors, airports shut down, and families were urged to stay inside their homes unless making an “essential” trip, such as to a grocery store. The pandemic surrounding COVID-19 has forced some organizations to shut down permanently; others have had to temporarily halt activities; and yet others have had to innovate or pivot. Churches and other faith communities around the United States are facing the same choices and struggles.
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