Resources on COVID 19
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Topical Study on COVID-19 and Worship
As containment of COVID-19/novel coronavirus forces your worshiping community to implement 'shelter in place' worship and practice social isolation, we offer these resources to help you plan and cope in ways that encourage and support your community.
How the Church Can Respond to the Coronavirus Practical How-To by Phillip Bethancourt
https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/how-the-church-can-respond-to-the-coronavirus
Practical How-To
by
Phillip Bethancourt
Topics:
Church
,
Prayer
Source:
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
How should churches handle COVID-19? This article explains why churches should care about COVID-19 and offers practical guidelines that churches can use to respond to the pandemic.
COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity Element of Worship
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/a-prayer-for-healing-and-hope/#solidarity
Element of Worship
Topics:
Prayer
Source:
My Catholic Life
A Catholic prayer of solidarity amid COVID-19 concerns for those who have contracted the virus, those who are especially vulnerable, those who are affriad, lawmakers, healthcare workers, and more.
COVID-19 and Prisons (Part 1) Article by Hannah Bowman
https://livingchurch.org/covenant/2020/05/22/covid-19-and-prisons-part-1/
Article
by
Hannah Bowman
Topics:
Ethics
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Justice
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Incarceration
,
Prison
Source:
The Living Church
Hannah Bowman's article, the first in a two-part series, talks about the effect of COVID-19 on the US prison system and society at large. The pandemic is revealing the failings of both state and the Church.
COVID-19 and Worship: Resources for Churches Adapting to Social Isolation Practical How-To
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/covid-19-and-worship-resources-for-churches-adapting-to-social-isolation
Practical How-To
Topics:
Worship Planning
,
Prayer
,
Holy Week
,
Sacraments
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
As containment of COVID-19/novel coronavirus forces your worshiping community to implement 'shelter in place' worship and practice social isolation, these resources help you plan and cope in ways that encourage and support your community.
COVID-19 and Orthodox Liturgical Reform: What’s Possible? Practical How-To by Nicholas Denysenko
https://www.praytellblog.com/index.php/2020/05/01/covid-19-and-orthodox-liturgical-reform-whats-possible/
Practical How-To
by
Nicholas Denysenko
Topics:
Liturgy
Source:
Pray Tell
Nicholas Denysenko looks at the liturgical reforms made necessary in the Orthodox Church by COVID-19 restrictions, and suggests several alternatives going forward to community-wide liturgy.
COVID-19 and Prisons (Part 2) Article
https://livingchurch.org/covenant/2020/05/29/covid-19-and-prisons-part-2/
Article
Topics:
Ministry
,
Ethics
,
Community
,
Incarceration
Source:
The Living Church
Hannah Bowman's article, second in a two-part series, details how COVID-19 is throwing into sharp relief the suffering already present in prisons. What should the church do? Bowman says we need to cultivate an "abolitionist imagination".
COVID-19 wilderness is a hard place to live, but Spirit will not abandon us Sermon Starter/Outline by Brett Fawcett
https://grandinmedia.ca/fawcett-covid-19-wilderness-is-a-hard-place-to-live-but-spirit-will-not-abandon-us/
Sermon Starter/Outline
by
Brett Fawcett
Topics:
Wilderness
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God's Sovereignty
,
Hope
,
Exile
Source:
Grandin Media
Comparing Covid-19 to wilderness, Brett Fawcett notes that this is probably how people in the Bible experienced the world. In this uncertainty, we turn to God who rules over plagues in awe and hope.
COVID-19: Prayer to St Joseph Element of Worship by Pope Francis
https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/a-prayer-for-healing-and-hope/#stjoseph
Element of Worship
by
Pope Francis
Topics:
Joseph, Saint
,
Prayer
,
Pope
Source:
My Catholic Life
The following Prayer was prayed by Pope Francis on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, and is especially applicable amid COVID-19 concerns.
COVID-19 Problems that Worsened for Pastors Article by Aaron Earls
https://factsandtrends.net/2020/08/07/5-covid-19-problems-that-worsened-for-pastors-this-summer/
Article
by
Aaron Earls
Topics:
Pastoral leadership
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Unity
,
Evangelism
,
Discipleship
Source:
Facts & Trends
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Aaron Earls outlines several problems that have worsened for pastors and churches.
COVID-19 Shouldn't Stop Evangelism but May Change It Article by Matt Queen
https://factsandtrends.net/2020/05/07/covid-19-shouldnt-stop-evangelism-but-may-change-it/
Article
by
Matt Queen
Topics:
Evangelism
,
Technology
Source:
LifeWay
Because the gospel serves as the door for anyone to enter the family of faith, Matt Queen argues that churches must intentionally practice evangelism inside and outside their buildings--even during COVID-19.
COVID-19: Virus or Vitamin? Article by Ken Braddy
https://kenbraddy.com/2020/05/05/covid-19-virus-or-vitamin/
Article
by
Ken Braddy
Topics:
Church
,
Ministry
,
Pastoral leadership
Source:
Ken Braddy
"COVID-19 is a vitamin for our church, not a virus." Ken Braddy offers reflections on the ways the coronavirus is a virus and a vitamin for the church.
COVID-19 Children's Resources Article by Kevin Johnson
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/covid-19-childrens-resources
Article
by
Kevin Johnson
Topics:
Children
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Youth
,
Ministry
Source:
Discipleship Ministries
In this article, Kevin Johnson offers advice and shares resources for children's ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homilies During COVID-19 Sermon (Complete) by Mike Houghton
https://www.hprweb.com/2020/04/homilies-for-april-2020/
Sermon (Complete)
by
Mike Houghton
Topics:
Palm Sunday
,
Easter
,
Maundy Thursday
,
Mercy
Source:
Homiletic and Pastoral Review
A set of Catholic homilies for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Divine Mercy Sunday during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Is Ravaging the Global Church Article by Matthew Soerens
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/covid19-ravaging-global-church/
Article
by
Matthew Soerens
Topics:
Poverty
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Medical care, access to
Source:
The Gospel Coalition
In this article, Matthew Soerens reports on why the COVID-19 pandemic will hit already impoverished countries in Africa and South America the hardest and argues that the global church has a responsibility to support them.
COVID-19, Resourcing ECO Churches Article by ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
https://www.eco-pres.org/covid-19/
Article
by
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
Topics:
Church
,
Prayer
Source:
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians offers guidance and resources for churches in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hymns of Hope to Sing During COVID-19 Song/Hymn by Keith Getty
https://factsandtrends.net/2020/04/02/14-hymns-of-hope-to-sing-during-covid-19/
Song/Hymn
by
Keith Getty
Topics:
Hymn
,
Hope
,
Family
Source:
LifeWay
COVID-19 has upended life for billions. Could this moment in history lead to a renewal of singing in Christian families? Here are 14 hymns of hope for your family to try.
COVID-19 can bring the Next Great Awakening Article by Patti Wright
https://gabaptist.org/covid-19-eternal-impact/
Article
by
Patti Wright
Topics:
Evangelism
Source:
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Patti Wright shows how the time we have spent apart due to the COVID-19 quarantine will have an eternal impact on churches as we move forward into the future.
COVID-19 and Including Kids in Online Worship (Part 1) Practical How-To by Karen Deboer
https://network.crcna.org/pastors/covid-19-and-including-kids-online-worship-part-1
Practical How-To
by
Karen Deboer
Topics:
Worship
,
Children
Source:
The CRC Network
Many congregations have begun to gather online for worship temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, Karen Deboer suggests ways to include children in meaningful ways during worship.
F.A.M.I.L.Y Worship during COVID-19 Article by Josh Laxton
https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/march/family-worship-during-covid-19.html
Article
by
Josh Laxton
Topics:
Family
,
Worship
,
Worship Planning
Source:
Christianity Today
In this article, Josh Laxton gives some practical advice about worshiping with one's family during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers six steps for unpacking scripture.
COVID-19 Has Helped Our Church to Pray More Fervently Article by Matthias Lohmann
https://www.9marks.org/article/covid-19-has-helped-our-church-to-pray-more-fervently/
Article
by
Matthias Lohmann
Topics:
Prayer
Source:
9Marks
In this article, Matthias Lohmann shares how the prayer ministry at his church has grown and thrived under COVID-19 restrictions.