A database for comparative study
Members and friends of The United Methodist Church in the Greater Northwest,
“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required
and from the one to whom much has been entrusted,
even more will be demanded.” – Luke 12: 48b
… Read the rest“Earn all you can.
Guidelines for Baptism (June 11, 2020)… Read the rest
There are two basic principles by which Jewish death and mourning rites are governed: k’vod ha-met, “the dignified or respectful treatment of the dead,” and k’vod he-chai, “the honored treatment of the living (the surviving relatives).”
In light of the current health situation and the desire to honor the deceased and to comfort their surviving relatives, the Michigan Board of Rabbis is updating its funeral procedures as follows:
Rabbis will officiate at graveside-only funerals with up to 36 mourners present.… Read the rest
Blythefield Christian Reform Church: Church in phases: A map for relaunching worship and ministry (Undated, before June 10)… Read the rest
As society adapts to life with Covid-19, our synagogues must also determine how to provide essential Jewish rituals in ways that address our shared commitment to health and safety. In doing so, we are heeding the advice of governmental authorities and health experts – and recognize that this advice (and our response to it) may continue to change and evolve rapidly.… Read the rest
Hey, all! We are pumped about being back together in the building again. It’s been a few months (!) and if you are like me, you are feeling the deprivation – which I hope is drawing out the desire to reconvene as a church body to worship in spirit and in truth.… Read the rest
We are living in difficult times. Jewish community is built around gathering together in prayer, ritual, and relationship. And yet, during this Covid-19 pandemic, we are unable to do these things together in the ways to which we are accustomed. We have seen remarkable innovation, creativity, and lovingkindness from the individuals and institutions of the Toronto Jewish community, which have risen to meet this moment–all the while, looking forward to the day when we are able to resume gathering and celebrating our rituals together in person.… Read the rest
There are compelling reasons to do all you can to retain your staff and support them well through the pandemic. While it may not be possible – or ideal – to maintain your historical staffing, we urge you not to let staff reductions become your immediate response to financial uncertainty.… Read the rest
