Returning to Church Resources

Returning to Church – WCC’s General Guide that includes recommendations for churches that align with phases in Badger Bounce Back, plan released by WI Public Health and WI Governor Ever’s office.

Returning to Church – July 2020 Recommendations – Given the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, lack of a coordinated statewide response, and requests from churches around the state for updated information, Wisconsin Council of Churches staff has prepared a critical midyear Returning to Church update.

Returning to Church in Phases Webinar – Recording of Webinar from Practical Resources for Churches featuring WCC’s executive director, Rev. Kerri Parker and Content Curation and Ecumenical Innovation Coordinator, Rev. Breanna Illéné

Returning to Our Houses of Worship – Interfaith resource developed by WCC and the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee about returning to our houses of worship.

Music in the Age of COVID-19 – WCC’s resources around how to safely provide music during worship.

Singing and COVID-19 – Video of Conversation between Rev. Kerri Parker, Executive Director of the WI Council of Churches, and Dr. Geoffrey R. Swain, MD, MPH, Founding Director of the Wisconsin Center for Health Equity and volunteer for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Sample Covenant – encourages people to not come to church if sick, wear masks, etc before coming to worship

Building Care

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA)

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