Guidance for Phasing Forward to In-Person Gatherings

Guidance for Phasing Forward to In-Person Gatherings

The Southern New England Conference – United Church of Christ (SNEUCC) have been reviewing dozens of documents and websites on next steps for places of worship. This document is an integration and distilling of those resources tailored for their churches.

The Buddhist Chaplains on the Front Lines of the Pandemic

The Buddhist Chaplains on the Front Lines of the Pandemic

Four Buddhist chaplains, alumni and students of the Institute of Buddhist Studies, share the trials and lessons of their experience as essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sitting shiva via Zoom, it turns out, has its upsides

Sitting shiva via Zoom, it turns out, has its upsides

Some day we will be able to return to traditions currently on pause due to the global pandemic. And I will welcome them. But when we do, I hope innovations like streamed funerals and scheduled shiva calls are not soon forgotten, offering more flexible and meaningful ways for mourners to connect with one another in their grief.