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5 Priorities for Regathering the Church Webinar now available

“When will we meet face-to-face again?”

That is the driving question in the church these days. We interviewed Paul Lessard (Executive Minister, ECC Start & Strengthen Churches) about what it means to realistically regather in-person. There were 5 priorities that emerged. One was discern and communicate with your context at the forefront. Watch the webinar for the other four, and make sure to check out the Webinar Resources tab below the video.

Webinar Resources
Starred* resources were ones mentioned in the webinar.

*Website | From the ELCA: Considerations for Returning to In-Person Worship from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

*Download | From PCUSA: Returning to Public Worship Theological and Practical Considerations

*Download | Covenant Church: COVID-19 and Children’s Ministry: Worshipping as Families

*Download | Covenant Church: COVID-19 and Children’s Ministry: When churches begin to provide children’s ministry

Articles | Covenant Church resources: Links to articles about reopening

Website | Brotherhood Mutual: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

“We’ve gathered resources in one spot to help your ministry during this time of coronavirus. From communication plans to social distance measures to deep cleaning tips to pastoral wellbeing, stop by frequently for the latest information.” Updated regularly.

Manual | Wheaton College’s Humanitarian Disaster Manual: Guide to Reopening Church Services

Website | Vanderbloemen: ReOpening Church: Leading After COVID-19

“There’s a shift in the conversations around COVID-19. It’s time to start thinking about what will happen when we reopen the church. We’re not heading back to the way things used to be. We’re opening a new chapter after what we’ve learned from this pandemic. Here are some resources from ministry leaders to start considering the path forward after COVID-19.”

Website | Lifeway: Tools for Reopening Your Church

One of the tools is a link to a free ebook, 6 Considerations for Reopening Your Kids Ministry.