by IHP | Mar 19, 2020 | Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Liturgies, Technical Support for Online Platforms, Website/Web Platform, Worship Resources/Support
An extensive blog by a clergy person in metropolitan Seattle, offering first-hand advice on precautions, worship models, pastoral care, and self-care from a congregation in a community with a high incidence of infection.
by IHP | Mar 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Coronavirus Resources, Health Ministries, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Website/Web Platform
This website offers various resources from the World Health Organization for preventing or slowing the spread of COVID-19. Materials have been developed for both medical providers and for the general public. The site includes specific guidance, helpful video, and slide sets.
by IHP | Mar 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Coronavirus Resources, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Other, Pastoral Care, Video
This is webinar and discussion with a leading member of the Jewish community in Italy in which he describes his experiences there with his suggestions for how other communities can build on lessons learned from his community’s experience.
by IHP | Mar 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Congregational Care, Congregational Preparation, Coronavirus Resources, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Pastoral Care, Website/Web Platform
A platform with a variety of resources including webinars and planning manuals.
by IHP | Mar 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Congregational Care, Coronavirus Resources, Hymns, Individual, Infection Control Guidance, Liturgies, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Care, Prayers, Rituals, Useful Models/Platforms, Website/Web Platform, Worship Resources/Support
This website offers a variety of resources gathered by Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School. Topics include: worship resources; talking with children; prayers, litanies, poems, and music; addressing anxiety and fear; links for infection control; and denominational resources
by IHP | Mar 19, 2020 | Community, Community Support, Congregation, Congregational Care, Congregational Preparation, Coronavirus Resources, Homeless Programs, Infection Control Guidance, Outreach to those who face vulnerabilities, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Care, Useful Models/Platforms, Website/Web Platform
An opinion piece by a local Christian pastor describing his congregation’s responses to the outbreak and offering perspectives on caring for those who are most vulnerable, challenging fear and xenophobia, and offering support for those who feel isolated and lonely.