COVID-19 Ramadan Toolkit
The Family and Youth Institute conducted a needs assessment about the concerns and needs of American Muslims as they prepare for a COVID-19 Ramadan–you can read about the findings here.
CDC-Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families
Grieving the loss of a loved one during the fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. This guidance is for individuals and families as they work with funeral directors, community and religious leaders, and others to plan and hold funeral services and visitations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As churches consider reopening buildings and resuming in-person worship, what can pastors expect?
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?
A Cry to God Together: Lament in the Midst of Covid-19
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.
Re-Imagining Presence During This Outbreak: An Interview with Reverend Zeena Regis
In this interview, Reverend Regis discusses the challenges of staying present with people difficult times. As a chaplain, she works to value and respect her patients as they pray for a miracle as part of a clinical care team that often views such prayers as denial of reality.
“Be Present for Today”: An Interview with Mary Katherine Martin Clark, MS, PA-C
In this interview, Mrs. Martin-Clark discusses her calling as a healthcare professional, recounting her own history in public health, medical missions, and clinical care. Mary Katherine describes God’s presence with her and how that grounds her as she offers care to her patients.