Why people watch online
Health limitations, travel, work schedules, caretaking, or simply a desire to preview a church before visiting in person — there are many good reasons.
Where to watch
- Direct from a church website. Most churches embed their livestream on their homepage on Sunday mornings.
- YouTube. Search the church's name; thousands of U.S. churches livestream on YouTube.
- Facebook. Many smaller and Spanish-speaking churches use Facebook Live.
- Catholic TV networks. EWTN, Daily TV Mass, and Word on Fire stream Mass daily.
Catholic Mass online
Catholic Mass is widely livestreamed. EWTN broadcasts Mass several times a day, and most U.S. dioceses offer a Sunday Mass online. While online Mass does not fulfill the Sunday obligation in normal circumstances, many bishops have made allowances for those who are sick or homebound.
Megachurch livestreams
Many megachurches in the United States, including non-denominational congregations, broadcast professional-quality livestreams every Sunday. Search their name on YouTube to find them.
Tips for online worship
- Treat it like in-person worship: dress, sit up, and be present.
- Set distractions aside.
- Sing along, even if alone.
- Take notes during the sermon.
- If possible, transition to in-person attendance once you're able.
Finding an online-friendly church near you
Use our directory to browse churches by state. Most modern church listings include a website link where you can find their livestream.