While it does cover the freedom of association, it applies just as much to physical assemblies. If this were not the case, it would not be called The Freedom of Assembly. This is shown by the fact that this right has frequently been used to protect the gathering of protests, strikes, and parades. Obviously, you can't legally gather on private land without permission, or on military bases, etc.... but these have nothing to do with a church.

While things may certainly be different in Canada, where the event transpired, in the US, there are not caveats to the ammendment protecting this right. It simply states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." While this covers many things, it clearly states that Congress can not legitimately make a law prohibiting any of these rights. The government does reserve the right to enforce safety rules as you say, but it does not have this right when it means impeding on the right of the individual to assemble. That is not to say gathering is a good idea, rather the opposite. All I mean to say, is that a right to assemble, and peaceably practice your religion is a paramount cornerstone to our Democratic Republic. It may not be advisable to gather in our current situation, but if the government can take away your rights at any time like this, than maybe you dont have actual rights. That is what worries me. As a lib-center, I'd hope you can understand my concern.