HELPFUL LINKS FOR INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

(It might be helpful to share any and all these links with the Session and congregation.)

 

From the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

 

PCUSA Resources  (Full of information and resources on online worship, giving and pastoral care, among many other things; consult it regularly!)

 

 

NHP Partnership Grants

 

COVID-19 Partnership Grant Information and Application

 

 

GENERAL for Health and Safety

 

Center for Disease Control (CDC)  

 

National Institute for Health Infectious Diseases  

 

SC Department of Health and Environmental Control  

 

World Health Organization 

 

Surgeon General demonstrates how to make face covering

 

Reopening

 

Questions to Consider Before Reopening

 

Re-Entry Ideas

 

Questions for Congregations during Covid-19

 

Reopening Questions

 

Reopening Checklist

 

Other Helpful Links

 

Church hopes others learn from their tragic COVID-19 experience

 

Returning to Church

 

24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

 

Booklet - Prayer at the Time of Death

 

Booklet - Comforting the Bereaved

 

How Churces Can Apply for the CARES Act

 

COVID-19 Legislation Guide for PC(USA)

 

“How to Lead Calmly in a Global Outbreak?” 

 

10 Guidelines for Pastoral Care During an Outbreak  

 

Tips For Congregations and Councils for Cutting Down In-Person Meetings” by Andy James

 

Josie Holler explaining online giving at the Presbytery Church at Manning 

 

The Insurance Board  

 

“Things to Talk about With Sessions and Other Leaders” by Sue Krummel

 

From Church Law and Tax

 

Stewardship Do's and Don'ts 

 

PPC is granting rights to livestream or distribute photocopies of anything in the hymnal (Glory to God) that is copyrighted by Westminster John Knox Press; same goes for the Book of Common Worship.

 

List of Hymns in Glory to God that are in the public domain and so are ok to use anytime.

 

For new customers or for existing customers who do not already have a podcast/streaming license, ONE LICENSE is offering a one-month gratis license, valid through April 15.

 

Churches and the CARES Act

 

Church Mutual's COVID Site 

 

CDC Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith

 

CDC FAQ for Administrators and Leaders at Faith-Based Organizations

 

CDC Checklist for Community and Faith Leaders

 

CDC Guidance for Childcare Settings

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Recommended Preventative Practices for Faith-based and Community Leaders

 

CDC Directory of State and Local Health Departments

 

National Governor's Association (NGA) State and Territory Resources Page

 

California COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Place of Worship and Providers of Religious