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 ...
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Imagining a World After the Pandemic
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...
Legal Considerations for Reopening
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
“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...
How to livestream a funeral?
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...
Guidelines for Returning to Church Buildings
From the Wisconsin Council of Churches: Returning to Church
How to do a blessing of the hands with social distancing?
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 Social Distancing and Officiating Funerals: Pitfalls and Promising Practices April 17, 2020 Speaking to fellow religious le...
Communication in a time of wearing masks
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...
Reflections on whether to open summer camps
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...