No church service for you? Not so fast. A Florida church is reportedly appealing a court order that prohibits it from holding services on its property in Flagler Beach, according to several news outlets.
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Coastal Family Church purchased a unit in the Flagler Square strip mall in July 2025, but the mall’s condominium association sued. They reportedly claimed church services violated covenants prohibiting public assemblies and would stir up parking issues, Decision reported. Although the city reportedly approved a zoning exception, according to reports, a Seventh Judicial Circuit Court judge issued a temporary injunction halting services.
Liberty Counsel appealed their case to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. They contended the restriction is not fairly enforced. They also added that it violates Florida law and First Amendment protections, reported Christian Post and CBN.
See related stories:
FL Church Fights Court Order Barring Worship Services -Decision
Coastal Family Church fights back after judge bans worship in strip mall unit with restrictive covenants -Christian Post
Court Orders FL Church to Halt Worship Services: ‘Forced to Choose Between Worship and Contempt’ -CBN
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news reports by The Baptist Paper.
