Responding to COVID-19

A word from Bishop Gonia

• A Pastoral Message from Bishop Gonia (video 3/18)
• Update From Bishop Gonia (3/17)
• A Pastoral Message from Bishop Gonia (3/13)
• Worshipping in Times of Public Health Concerns (3/12)

NEW!

• Guide for Christian Funerals during COVID19

• Wednesday Webinar: Addressing Financial Concerns

• UPDATED 3/23 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (United Church of Christ)

State COVID-19 resources

• Colorado
• New Mexico
• Utah
• Texas
• Wyoming

CDC/Health resources

• CDC Information on Coronavirus
• TEDTalks on Twitter – How Does Coronavirus Spread
• Episcopal Relief & Development – Faith-Based Response to Epidemics
• CDC Pandemic Guidelines

Worship

• Ten Ways To Keep Your Church Healthy and Discipled During the Outbreak, A special report by Tithe.ly
• Google Doc for sharing worship ideas
• Congregational Planning Checklist
• Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns
• Developing an online worship community

Communication

• Church in times of Coronavirus. A Pastoral letter from the LWF Lutheran World Federation
• Preparing for the Flu: Toolkit for Community and Faith-based Organizations (Centers for Disease Control)
• How to Take Your Church Virtual (Fast): The Ultimate Guide to Church Live-Streaming During Crisis (Tithe-ly)
• ELCA Public Health Page
• Livestreaming
• Contingency Plan St. Matthew's, UT
• Printable Summary from SW Washington Synod

Faith Formation

• Pandemic Hope: a family devotional for life during COVID-19
  (from the ELCA)
• Curated Faith Formation Resources for Home & Congregation
• For All Ages-Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish
• Faith Five- for all ages
• Taking Faith Home
• illustrated Ministry
• For Youth/Young Adults- Faith Lens
• For Adults- Daily Discipleship
• Daily Faith Practices

Finances/Generosity

• the faith leader: Stewardship in the Time of Coronavirus
• Addressing Financial Concerns
• COVID-19: eGiving in Times of Crisis, Posted by Vanco.