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 | Chaplaincy, Community, Community Support, Coronavirus Resources, Health Ministries, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, New Resources, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Specialized Ministries, Website/Web Platform
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.
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, Impact on religious communities, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Mourning during the pandemic, New Resources, Other, Reimagining burial rituals, Website/Web Platform
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.
by IHP | May 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Coronavirus Resources, Health Ministries, Health Ministries, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, New Resources, Online Materials, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Reporting on religion and the outbreak, Specialized Ministries
The COVID-19 crisis has compelled people around the planet to grapple with all manner of moral dilemmas. For Montreal physician Sanjeet Singh-Saluja, it has forced him into the difficult position of having to reconcile his medical oath with his religious values.