Struggling churches are appealing to people to help them financially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Reduced giving due to the closure of churches means that many are encouraging their members to take out standing orders or donate via Just Giving.
Just like any business, churches have revenue, expenses, budgets and payroll. But when there’s nobody in the pews there is no cash coming in.
One of the churches in South Antrim appealing for donations is Glengormley Methodist.
Churches have been streaming their services via social media over recent weeks, but due to no offerings being taken, they are struggling.
However, over the past week, many places of worship in Northern Ireland have begun reopening for individual visits and private prayer as restrictions continue to be eased.