The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

RITZVILLE – Like last year, Easter services look a little different for congregations across the Inland Northwest for one major reason: COVID-19 is still with us. Despite that fact, churches will still celebrate Easter and offer unique services during this Holy Week for their members and visitors, whether they be online or in person.

One such community is found just outside of Ritzville, Wash., in the middle of farmland. Situated about halfway between Tri-Cities and Spokane, Menno Mennonite Church has a membership of about 130 families, some living as far as these locations, both about a...