Liturgical Resources for COVID-19
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GOD OF HOPE IN STRANGE AND UNKNOWN TIMES
from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterHOLY ONE
by Rev. Traci D. Blackmon • The United Church of ChristLOCKDOWN
by Fr. Richard Hendrick, OFMPANDEMIC
by Rev. Lynn Ungar • from the Peace Community Church newsletterPRAYER FOR A PANDEMIC
by Cameron Bellm • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterTHE TROUGH
by Judy Brown • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterTHE WHOLE WORLD OVER
by Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson • Executive Director, Fellowship of ReconciliationUNTITLED
by Mrinalini Sebastian • from the First Baptist Church Newton newsletterUNTITLED
from Sofia Wolman • Jamaica Plain Baptist ChurchHEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL
by Marty HaugenUNTITLED
by Rev. Abby Mohaupt • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterWORK TO DO
by Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterDRAW NEAR
by Rev. Billy Kluttz • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterIN THIS TIME OF CRISIS
by Dr. Catherine Orsborn • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterPENTECOSTAL VENTILATORS
by Rev. Donna Schaper • from the Judson Memorial Baptist Church e-newsletterPASTORAL PRAYER
by Stephen Gusukuma, minister of music • Seventh & James Baptist Church, Waco, TXGOD OF THE OFTEN DISCARDED
by Rev. Posey Krakowsky • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterGOD OF JUSTICE
by Missy Smith • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterA PRAYER
by Lois Swimmer • from the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship e-newsletter -
WHEN WE FACE AN UNKNOWN FUTURE
by Carolyn Winfrey GilletteGOD WHOSE WILL IS HEALTH AND WHOLENESS
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FOR MISSIONARIES, CORONAVIRUS CREATES ‘AN INTERESTING MOMENT IN PLAGUES AND PESTILENCE’
March 3 • Baptist News Global • Jeff BrumleyCORONAVIRUS RIPPLES TURN TO WAVES FOR FAITH-BASED GROUPS
March 12 • Baptist News Global • Jeff BrumleyCHURCH AND THE CORONAVIRUS: PRACTICING COMPASSION AND CARE EVEN AS WE TAKE PRECAUTIONS
March 12 • Baptist News Global • Cody SandersCOVID-19 MAY BE NOVEL, BUT THERE’S NOTHING NEW ABOUT THE VIRUS OF POVERTY
March 24 • Baptist News Global • Russ Dean10 GUIDELINES FOR PASTORAL CARE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
March 10 • Christian Century • Eileen R. Campbell-ReedMINISTRY IN THE MIDST OF A COVID-19 OUTBREAK
March 11 • Christian Century • Mindi Welton-MitchellPLANNING FOR MINISTRY DURING COVID-19
March 14 • Christian Century • Mindi Welton-MitchellSOCIAL JUSTICE IN A TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING
March 13 • The Design Studio for Social Intervention • Kenneth Bailey & Lori LobenstineTHE NEW, TOUGH CONVERSATION WE NEED TO HAVE WITH OUR KIDS WHO ARE YOUNG ADULTS
March 15 • A Voice in the Wilderness • Rabbi Judy SchindlerWHAT HAPPENS WHEN COVID-19 HITS THE HOMELESS
March 16 • Dame Magazine • Miranda CulpANOTHER STORY
March 24 • by Ken Sehested, curator of prayerandpolitiks.org, an online journal at the intersection of spiritual formation and prophetic action301 ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMICS AND OTHERS URGE GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT HUMAN RIGHTS OVERSIGHT OF COVID-19 RESPONSES
April 15 • from Amnesty InternationalLARGE-SCALE RESOURCE EXTRACTION EXACERBATES THE THREAT OF COVID-19 ACROSS THE AMERICAN HEMISPHERE, ESPECIALLY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
May 4 • from Kairos CanadaWOMEN PEACEBUILDERS RESPOND TO COVID-19
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RESUMING CHURCH GATHERINGS
from the CBF PodcastREOPENING RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES
from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)WHEN YOUR CHURCH REOPENS, HERE’S HOW TO MEET SAFELY
from Christianity TodayRETURNING TO CHURCH
from the Wisconsin Council of ChurchesPREPARING YOUR CHURCH FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): A STEP-BY-STEP, RESEARCH-INFORMED AND FAITH-BASED PLANNING MANUAL
from Wheaton College’s Humanitarian Disaster InstituteCOVID-19: RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE PRACTICES & FAQS FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
from the Partnership Center: Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives, US Department of Health and Human ServicesDATABASE OF LOCALIZED RESOURCES DURING COVID 19 OUTBREAK
From the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship's e-newsletter • Check out this impressive database of localized resources and mutual aid efforts during the COVID-19 outbreak. You should be able to contribute to this document by adding a comment in the tab where you think your resource fits best. Please remember to include the link to the resource you want to share.LEADING GROUPS ONLINE: A DOWN-AND-DIRTY GUIDE TO LEADING ONLINE COURSES, MEETINGS, TRAININGS AND EVENTS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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A CALL FOR COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY
from The Canadian Council of ChurchesBE KIND, SLEEP IN, BUILD UP
from First Baptist Church NewtonA REFLECTION FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN PEACE FELLOWSHIP
by Rev. Emily Brewer • from The Resistance Prays e-newsletterSTATEMENT FOR THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
from Movimiento CosechaA CALL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
from various groupsFROM AUBURN SEMINARY
Take this pledge to say you commit to social distancing and social solidarity.FROM FAITH IN ACTION
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A LISTENING CARE PACKAGE FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES
from On Being • A collection of podcasts and poetry for however you’re processing or experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic.BREATH PRAYERS FOR ANXIOUS TIMES: A CENTERING PRACTICE FOR US IN THESE UNUSUAL DAYS
by Sarah BesseyOVERWHELMED RIGHT NOW? IT’S GRIEF
a devotional from The Resistance Prays e-newsletter • by Jennifer Neyhart -
ZOOM BEST PRACTICES: KEEPING CONTROL AS HOST
A Twitter thread from Alex MillerZOOM BEST PRACTICES
An infographic from Anita PeeblesCOPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS FOR VIRTUAL WORSHIP
from the Mecklenburg Ministries e-newsletter • If you have moved or are moving to virtual worship, be advised that a standard license for congregational songs from OneLicense or CCLI will not cover rights and permissions to live-stream the words or music of copyrighted hymns/songs; a special broadcast/streaming license must be purchased. Additionally, anthems, hymn arrangements, and other musical offerings under copyright are not covered by such licenses. These require further permission to broadcast. -
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Create your own hand sanitizer and combine this in packets with disinfecting wipes (if available), gloves, masks and acetaminophen to distribute to the unhoused. This will help save lives and hopefully slow the transmission of the virus among an extremely vulnerable population. As long as you have access to getting the supplies, it is relatively easy to make your own sanitizer (the recipe below creates a sanitizer at 70%).
700 mL of 100% isopropanol OR 860 mL of 190 Proof grain alcohol
Take it up to 1000 mL with Aloe vera, baby gel, or hair gel (for moisturizing)
Add a few drops of fragrance (optional)
Shake wellPractice Mutual Aid
Talk to your neighbors about how to safely provide resources and services to those most vulnerable in your communities.FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN PEACE FELLOWSHIP:
Call your legislators - demand they support a comprehensive response, including paid sick days
Support your local bail and bond funds - working to get people free from prisons and detention centers where the risk for infection is especially high.
Stop xenophobia and support small businesses - order from your local Chinese restaurant, shop from small businesses online, buy gift cards for future purchases. We know our response has to be greater than consumerism, but where possible, our dollars can support our neighbors' jobs and health care.
Let's get creative about connection - we are going to learn a lot together about how to connect in new ways during this time.
FROM THE RESISTANCE PRAYS:
In your faith community, organizing grocery delivery/drop off to anyone who needs it.
Creating phone trees to call isolated folks.
Setting up some video conferences throughout the day to talk about other fun random things and take our minds off of virus talk for a moment.
FROM OUR PARTNER CONGREGATIONS:
Madison Avenue Baptist Church (New York, NY) has created a weekly schedule where there is something each day for people to look forward to and participate in. Click here for an example of what this looks like and think through ways to adapt for your own congregation or community.
Old Cambridge Baptist Church (Cambridge, MA): Maintaining community and avoiding social isolation
Host occasional All Church Check-ins over Zoom (or another platform) so congregants can drop in and share with each other how they’re doing during this time of social distancing.
Create a shared space (like a Google Photos page) where everyone can upload photos and messages to share what they are up to while at home.University Baptist Church (Columbus, OH) has created a local community resource list. Click here to see what they included and think through ways to adapt for your own community.
Vienna Baptist Church (Vienna, VA) has some ideas around practicing community in the time of COVID-19 that can be adjusted to your own contexts.
FROM SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (SURJ):
Five Anti-Racist Actions for White People to Take During COVID-19
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RESOURCES FROM ABHMS
The American Baptist Home Mission Societies offers guidance, litany, prayer for congregational responses to COVID-19.COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS
from the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship • In response to increased anxieties and concerns around the global outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its ministries have compiled a series of resources for pastors, congregational leaders and members.CORONAVIRUS: WISDOM FROM A SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS
from the Healing Justice Podcast community • The Healing Justice podcast community hosted a webinar and gathered many vital resources for ensuring we learn from, and keep at the center, those with the most experience of chronic illness, living at home, and rapid response.COVID-19 RESOURCES
from the North Carolina Council of ChurchesRESPONDING TO COVID-19
Resources compiled by the Alliance of BaptistsCOVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
from American Baptist Churches USA (click here for worship resources specifically)COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES
from the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
