by IHP | Jun 8, 2020 | Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, New Resources, Printed Materials
An ecumenical group of theologians, scientists, physicians, pastors, bishops, and practitioners from United Methodist, Evangelical Lutheran, Episcopal, and Roman Catholic traditions, led by the Rev. Dr. L. Edward Phillips, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, have convened to provide protocols for Worship, Fellowship, and Sacraments during a time of pandemic.
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Infection Control Guidance, New Resources, Online Materials, Website/Web Platform
This google docs folder collects a variety of guidance documents from various regional bodies of different Christian denominations as local congregations begin to plan for gathering in person again.
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Coronavirus Resources, Impact on religious communities, Infection Control Guidance, New Resources, Other, Pastoral Care, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Reporting on religion and the outbreak
Pastors who ignore coronavirus restrictions grab headlines. But most are being very careful about worship during the pandemic.
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Community, Congregation, Congregational Care, Impact on religious communities, Infection Control Guidance, New Resources, Other, Pastoral Care, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Reopening Houses of Worship, Technical Support for Online Platforms, Useful Models/Platforms, Website/Web Platform, Worship Resources/Support
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.
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Clergy self-care, Community Support, Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Infection Control Guidance, New Resources, Other, Pastoral Care, Reopening Houses of Worship, Spiritual Reflection, Website/Web Platform
Churches are looking toward re-opening buildings and resuming in-person worship. What can pastors expect to encounter as they lead their churches in the weeks and months to come?
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Community Support, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Mourning during the pandemic, New Resources, Other, Pastoral Care, Rituals, Social Justice, Spiritual Reflection, Webinar, Worship Resources/Support
The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing offers a series of webinars exploring the public cry out to God regarding the loss of lives and livelihood during this pandemic each followed by a period of Q & A.