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  This will not last forever. On the other side of it the sky will be bluer, the air will be cleaner, the water will be clearer; we will feel such joy just to feel the breeze on our skin and the ...

This could be a helpful tool for faith leaders in helping their congregations find hope and ways forward as we look to the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the value of recalibrating our ex...

As shelter-at-home orders are lifted and faith leaders are wondering when/how to reopen their buildings, here are some legal considerations: Preparing to reopen ministries in America

“Praying with Body Breath and Creation” is the one-hour spiritual reflection/guided prayer/faith sharing gathering I hosted for a faith-based community organization in Chicago. I’m s...

some suggestions: For a large audience, with interpreters live caption, and simulcast to youtube: use the zoom webinar format and make the family and “altar party” (clergy and such) the pr...

From the Wisconsin Council of Churches: Returning to Church

Some suggestions: send a blessing on a hand print zoom blessing (hold your hands up to the screen) simple guided movements that people can do to bless their own hands (e.g.ask them to message their ow...

Social Distancing and Officiating Funerals: Pitfalls and Promising Practices Social Distancing and Officiating Funerals: Pitfalls and Promising Practices April 17, 2020 Speaking to fellow religious le...

People 60+ are more than likely to have at least some hearing loss. Some are aware and some are not. Many won’t say anything. With masks it is hard to see a speakers mouth for help by lip readin...

I wrote a piece for those working to decide about camp for this summer. May your process be holy and lead to holiness. –  Ruth Abusch-Magder   “When Miriam danced at the Red Sea, all...