# “Welcome back”: Leichhardt resumes in-person worship

> Leichhardt Uniting Church will resume in-person worship this weekend, after nearly a year of online services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jonathan Foye · 10 February 2021 · News

Canonical: https://insights1.uca.org.au/articles/welcome-back-leichhardt-resumes-in-person-worship/

Leichhardt Uniting Church will resume in-person worship this weekend, after nearly a year of online services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White is one of Leichhardt’s ministers. She told *Insights* that the congregation was “excited” to be returning to the church building.

“We’re so excited to be resuming face-to-face worship after 11 months of live-streaming from our lounge room,” Rev. Sukumar White said.

“It’ll be a work-in-progress with new equipment and COVID restrictions. Undoubtedly we’ll make some mistakes.”

“Still, we hope that those who join worship via live-stream will feel as engaged and drawn to worship as those gathered in person.”

Leichhardt is the latest Uniting Church to embrace **[the hybrid service model](https://www.insights.uca.org.au/hybrid-church-here-to-stay/)**, meaning they will continue to live stream both of their services (10am and 6:30pm) for those who are unable to physically attend.

The services will abide by NSW Health requirements on distancing and capacity.

*Leichardt Uniting Church’s first in-person service back takes place on Sunday, 14 February at 10am and 6:30pm.*

*The services will be livestreamed on **[their official Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUC).***

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