Last night I went to bed troubled by the unrest and anger demonstrated in cities across our country. In the middle of a sleepless night I found myself trembling at the image and last words of George Floyd, “I can’t breathe.” Never would I have thought – in 2020 – we would witness the public lynching of a black man.…
On Ministry Choices and the Commandment to Love Preparing for “Safer at Home” WCC Response to State Supreme Court Ruling Have you appreciated or benefited from our crisis response ministry with respect to the coronavirus? Please share a word of testimony, or make a donation to sustain this work, which is helping clergy and churches here in Wisconsin, and across the nation.
Children’s Ministry – Livestreams Story time with Valerie Tutson -Award winning storyteller who performs in churches, libraries, festivals and at conferences with an emphasis on world folktales, African American history, stories and songs from South Africa, and Bible stories) – Daily at 11:30ET Facebook Live Pine Lake Camp (UMC) offering daily activities for children and families Facebook Children’s & Family…
Finance CARES Act and Your Church from Holli Powell Sturm, Certified Public Accountant Five Tips for Managing Your Church Budget During the COVID-19 Crisis Generosity Without an Offering Plate shared by the La Crosse Synod of the ELCA Summary of CARES Act Update and Resources on COVID-19-related Benefits for ELCA Congregations, Synods, Other Ministries and their Employees Leadership How to…
COVID-19 Mental Health Resources COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources from NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness) Mental Health Information For Disease Outbreaks from Mental Health of America – Wisconsin Project Recovery – Crisis Counseling & Other Resources for Understanding Our Responses to Disaster. Webinar with staff members from Project Recovery. Dial 211 or visit their website to access services. Have…
Mental Health Resources What is My Pastor Doing (now that they’re not at Church)? Have you appreciated or benefited from our crisis response ministry with respect to the coronavirus? Please share a word of testimony, or make a donation to sustain this work, which is helping clergy and churches here in Wisconsin, and across the nation.
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…
Advent and Christmas Resources Worship Planning Kits Liturgy Links New rituals for new times Creative ideas from colleagues Online and at Home Holy Week Resources NEW General Holy Week Resources Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Holy Week Resources for Children and Families Music in the Age of COVID-19 Resources for Streaming Worship How to Stream Worship Copyright for Music,…
Other Ministry Resources for Use During COVID-19 Children’s Ministry – Livestreams Story time with Valerie Tutson -Award winning storyteller who performs in churches, libraries, festivals and at conferences with an emphasis on world folktales, African American history, stories and songs from South Africa, and Bible stories) – Daily at 11:30ET Facebook Live Pine Lake Camp (UMC) offering daily activities for…
Churches around the world are learning how to be imaginative in their ministry in order to be present to those in need in a time of social disruption. From the experiences of communities facing crises around the world, we know that faith leaders can play a transformational role in calming fear, disseminating accurate information, and modifying religious practices to help…
