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A word to the Church regarding the theology of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church:
March 31, 2020
John Donne, Priest, 1631
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus,
We find ourselves in the strange position of fasting from physical gathering for worship of almighty God, not out of sloth or disobedience, but in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ, for whom the primacy of love for God and neighbor is the way of life.… Read the rest
Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, Archdiocese of Sydney: Latest Restrictions in Response to COVID-19 (March 30, 2020)… Read the rest
Considering the rapidly evolving situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and taking into account observations which have come from Episcopal Conferences, this Congregation now offers an update to the general indications and suggestions already given to Bishops in the preceding decree of 19 March 2020.… Read the rest
A Letter to the United Methodist Clergy of the Western Jurisdiction
The United Methodist Church
Beloved Servants of Christ,
We write, as your episcopal leaders, in these unprecedented days of social change due to the COVID-19 crisis.… Read the rest
A Letter to the United Methodist Clergy of the Western Jurisdiction from the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops
Beloved Servants of Christ,
We write, as your episcopal leaders, in these unprecedented days of social change due to the COVID-19 crisis. We are grateful for the many ways you have responded, learning new skills and experimenting as you seek to respond to the pastoral needs of your people.… Read the rest
Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, Archdiocese of Sydney: Restrictions in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 23, 2020)… Read the rest
When anxiety is high in our culture, worship continues to be a primary location for the proclamation both of the good news of Jesus Christ and of the continuing compassion and care of God in the midst of our humanity. It is a place where we can find solace and reassurance in the midst of our fears.… Read the rest
YOU HAVE BEEN AMAZING!… Read the rest
