A West Virginia church spends Easter making masks, other PPE using 3-D printers

A West Virginia church spends Easter making masks, other PPE using 3-D printers

by | Apr 17, 2020 | Community Support, Coronavirus Resources, Health Ministries, Health Ministries, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Online Materials, Other, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Specialized Ministries

The church is trying to help a local hospital in an economically depressed area of West Virginia that has struggled with the opioid epidemic.

‘It’s Like a Lifeline.’ How Religious Leaders Are Helping People Stay Connected in a Time of Isolation

‘It’s Like a Lifeline.’ How Religious Leaders Are Helping People Stay Connected in a Time of Isolation

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Coronavirus Resources, Eldercare Programs, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Online Materials, Other, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Pastoral Care, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Website/Web Platform

Services and informal groups are moving online, while others are organizing help for elderly congregants

Guidance for Faith Communities & Places of Worship

Guidance for Faith Communities & Places of Worship

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Chaplaincy, Community, Community Support, Congregational Care, Congregational Preparation, Coronavirus Resources, Eldercare, Eldercare Programs, Food Pantries, Health Ministries, Homeless Ministries, Homeless Programs, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Care, Printed Materials, Printed Materials/Fact Sheets, Specialized Ministries, Useful Models/Platforms, Worship Resources/Support

Guidance document developed by World Vision for faith leaders to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to prevent misinformation about the virus in their communities.