Links
COVID-19 VACCINATION RESOURCES
REOPENING WORSHIP RESOURCES
- Covid-19 PSNE Checklist Doc – PSNE Roundtable ad hoc reopening Task Force
- Covid-19 Liability FAQ – Insurance Board (Sept 2021)
- Covid-19 Event Risk Assessment Tool – Georgia Tech
- Preserve Your Ministry During Covid-19 – Insurance Board
- Returning to Public Worship: Theological and Practical Considerations – PC(USA)
- COMMUNITIES OF FAITH BUILDINGS – Re-opening HVAC Recommendations – ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Epidemic Task Force (Dec 15, 2020)
- Join Your Voices: The Safe Return to Choral Singing Decision-Making Protocol – ACDA.org (March 2021)
- Covid-19 Re-entry Resources for Mid Councils – OGA
VIRTUAL WORSHIP RESOURCES
- The Center for Congregations has posted recordings of a number of its webinars, including such topics as “Copyright Issues in Digital Ministry” and “How to Do Hybrid.” (July 2021)
- Guide to Gathering Virtually—Fund for Theological Exploration (It’s not just for the pandemic anymore.) (Sept 2021)
- Order of Worship for Online Services – PC(USA)
- Zoom Worship Preparation – recorded webinar with Bruce Reyes-Chow
- How To Avoid Zoombombing in Zoom Worship – recorded video with Bruce Reyes-Chow
- Resources for Doing Church Digitally – NEXT Church
- Guidelines for Livestreaming Services – PC(USA)
PC (USA) RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Grants and related resources – Presbytery Disaster Assistance
- Matthew 25 Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grant Application – Presbytery Disaster Assistance
- Web-mapping tool – covid-19 cases in proximity to mid councils and congregations – PC(USA)
- Preparedness for Pandemics – Presbytery Disaster Assistance
- Guidelines for Livestreaming Services – PC(USA)
- Covid-19 Mental Health Resources – PC(USA)
- Covid-19 Resource Report (including state by state updates) – Presbytery Disaster Assistance
- Steps Pastors and Congregations Can Take to Prepare for the Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 – PC(USA)
- 24/7 Crisis Hotlines – curated list from PC(USA)
PRESBYTERY FOUNDATION/ONLINE GIVING RESOURCES
- Online Giving Made Easy Webinar (recording)
- Online Giving through the Presbyterian Foundation
- Online Giving Application 7.19 Form F
- GivePlus_Mobile App
- Online Giving Program Guide
- Online Giving Sales Sheet
PSNE hosted a webinar on March 25, 2020, led by the Rev. Ellie Johns-Kelley, the Northeast rep from the Presbytery Foundation, to help you get set up to accept online donations via the web and an app – for continuing stewardship pledges and digital “offering” for online services. Click HERE for the recorded webinar.
- Online Giving through the Presbyterian Foundation – Power Point slides from the webinar.
OTHER RESOURCES
- FEMA Advisory – COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy – June 2021
- Safety Resources – Insurance Board
- Tip Sheet for Churches – Insurance Board
- Guidance for Religious Organizations – CDC
- Resources for Community and Faith-Based Organizations – CDC
- Coronavirus Page – CDC
- Coronavirus Page – WHO
- National Alliance on Mental Health
- National Council on Aging
- Disaster Distress Helpline – SAHMSA
- Coping with Stress During Infections Disease Outbreaks – SAHMSA
- Medicare Telehealth Services – medicare.gov
- Unemployment Resources due to Covid-19: