by IHP | Apr 24, 2020 | Community, Congregation, Congregational Care, Congregational Preparation, Coronavirus Resources, Impact on religious communities, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Other, Prayers, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Rituals, Website/Web Platform, Worship Resources/Support
The city of Minneapolis worked with leaders in the Muslim community to have the call to prayer broadcast by speaker five times a day. The broadcast will be generated from the Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque and organizers expect it will reach thousands of residents, from sunrise to shortly after sunset.
by IHP | Apr 24, 2020 | Community, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Mourning during the pandemic, Other, Pastoral Care, Podcast, Reimagining burial rituals, Rituals, Worship Resources/Support
An interview with a retired United Church of Canada pastor whose wife recently died. They discuss the process of arranging an online funeral for her, the technical difficulties he encountered, and how people are creating new rituals during this crisis.
by IHP | Apr 24, 2020 | Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Impact on religious communities, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Other, Technical Support for Online Platforms, Worship Resources/Support
Synagogues and houses of worship are in a difficult spot of keeping connected with their congregants and providing content to the community. The article provides ways to ensure that the content made by houses of worship are accessible to as many people as possible during the pandemic.
by IHP | Apr 10, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Hymns, Individual, Infection control for those with underlying conditions, Liturgies, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Care, Printed Materials, Printed Materials/Book, Rituals, Useful Models/Platforms, Worship Resources/Support
The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab developed a resource guide with ideas for celebrating the holy days of Easter, Passover and Ramadan even when coming together in person isn’t possible.
by IHP | 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.
by IHP | Apr 8, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Experiences in responding to the outbreak, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Other, Pastoral Care, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Rituals, Website/Web Platform
Father Scott Holmer sits on a chair in the parking lot of St. Edward Church in Bowie, Md., and parishioners confess from the front seat of their cars.
