Resources for Leaders during COVID-19
Created by Heritage Presbyterian Church in Acworth, GA
Trying to find useful info shouldn’t add to the stress of caring for each other and trying new ways of being church. Here’s what I’ve seen so far. Have something to add? Leave a comment.
Streaming Worship
Livestream via Zoom and Facebook Live
Zoom Worship Preparation - Webinar recording by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Music, Copyrights and Licenses
CORONA VIRUS & CONGREGATIONAL SONG - Tips for Livestream at-home-singing from the Center for Congregational Song
PC(USA): Glory to God Hymnal and Book of Common Worship - Download Factsheet
One License - Free Streaming License through April 15
CCLI - Streaming license under $100 for churches with congregation under 500 people
Communications to Congregation
Example of a Information page on a congregation website
Leader Support and Idea Sharing
Clergy & Spiritual Communal Responses to Covid-19 - Facebook Group
This is a community for clergy to discuss:
preventive measures to be considered
compassionate and pastoral responses to our communities
balancing social distancing with need for belonging and community
values based approaches and frameworks to make hard decisions
cultivating spiritual practices and guides for our congregations
tools and ideas for alternative delivery methods of programs, classes and services
our own wellbeing
working with our leadership
any other related topics including moral support for one another