Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley is challenging Governor Sisolak's cap on religious services, arguing that since other places, like casinos and gyms are allowed to operate at 50% capacity, it should too.

"They're allowed within a casino environment. They're allowed within a restaurant environment, to be able to have that aspect of social interaction with distancing and proper precautions. But the church has been singled out as not being able to have those same liberties," says Pastor Garry Leist.

They hope with help from their legal attorney Ryan Tucker, with Alliance Defending Freedom, that this will be possible.

But ultimately, the decision is in the hands of the U.S> Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

"We have filed a motion requesting relief from the court. And currently we're waiting on a response from the state. I expect a briefing on the case to be completed at some point in the middle of next week," says Ryan Tucker.

Alliance Defending Freedom is challenging that, the constitution doesn't allow the governor to suppress prayer and worship.

This is the 8th lawsuit that we've engaged in. Normally what has transpired is we pointed out the unconstitutional of the governors directives," says Tucker.

Tucker says they have won their other cases.

Pastor Leist says if the court does side in their favor, they have safety measures in place to keep everyone safe.

"We're more than willing to do that. But it's absolutely critical that people be able to come together, to be able to share, to be able to encourage one another. And to have an experience of worshiping the Lord as a congregation," says Pastor Leist.

This is a developing story, we will update you as we learn more.

 

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