East Haven’s Old Stone Church, First Congregational Church introduced a new minister, Reverend Mark Pellitier, on April 26 with a drive-in service in the church parking lot, with the congregants in their cars and wearing masks.

Microphones were set up and the service broadcast on 94.7 FM for car radios. Members of the church who were homebound could use Zoom to hear the service.

After the service, the church members voted unanimously to invite Reverend Pellitier as our their minister. He will have an installation at a future date.

Old Stone Church will now have drive-in services every Sunday at 10 a.m. in the parking lot off Messina Drive. Everyone is invited.