by IHP | May 6, 2020 | Chaplaincy, Community, Community Support, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Health Ministries, Health Ministries, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Online Materials, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Website/Web Platform
The Association of Professional Chaplains coronavirus page offers resources (healthcare, spiritual care services, self-care, etc.) curated by leaders in healthcare, safety and disease control that pertain to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by IHP | May 6, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus Resources, Impact on religious communities, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Other, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Spiritual Reflection, Website/Web Platform
A prayer initiative sponsored by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), which is composed of Muslim and Christian religious leaders called for May 14 to be a day dedicated to fasting, works of mercy, prayers and supplications for the good of all humanity, so that God will end the pandemic.
by IHP | May 6, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Coronavirus Resources, Impact on religious communities, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Online Materials, Other, Pastoral Care, Reimagining burial rituals
Since the coronavirus took hold of New York in March, burial rituals in the city have become more complicated. Funeral homes everywhere are backed up and overwhelmed.
by IHP | Apr 24, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Coronavirus Resources, Health Ministries, Health Ministries, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Specialized Ministries, Video
Dr. Paul Root Wolpe and Kathy Kinlaw discuss the unique ethical challenges of triage, ventilator allocation, DNR orders, and other difficult decisions related to treatment of COVID-19, and how hospitals locally and across the nation are handling these challenges.
by IHP | Apr 24, 2020 | Chaplaincy, Community, Community Support, Congregational Care, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Care, Specialized Ministries, Website/Web Platform
Wendland-Cook is a religion and justice program at Vanderbilt University that believes addressing the relationship between religion and matters of economic and ecological justice is foundational to the flourishing of all people and the planet.
by IHP | Apr 24, 2020 | Community, Congregation, Congregational Care, Congregational Preparation, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Other, Printed Materials/Fact Sheets, Religion in partnership with public health practice, Website/Web Platform
Countries around the world are taking different measures to control the spread of COVID-19. This document highlights public health advice for social and religious practices and gatherings during Ramadan that can be applied across different national contexts.