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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...

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...

From the Wisconsin Council of Churches: Returning to Church

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

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...

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...

“‘We hope normalcy will not happen all of a sudden’: Hindu leaders have an inclusive message for all Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. … Practicing Hindus across the Unite...

some suggestions offered in a FB conversation thread: $20/hour (non-church member) If you want to compensate them but they won’t accept money, you could ask them to name a charity that you could don...