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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
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted communities around the world, including those in Indian Country. We are watching it unfold day after day – health systems, economies and industries are in various states of unraveling, crashing or being over-run and quarantines are becoming commonplace as nations attempt to contain the “invisible enemy.”… Read the rest
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#StayAtHomeSaveLives
The current NHS advice is that as individual we should stop non-essential contact (including shaking hands, hugging, kissing) and if we go outside, to keep more than 2 metres (3 steps) apart from others.… Read the rest
Originally published on theconversation.com
The coronavirus pandemic is challenging our health, work, family, food and fun. It’s also disturbing our peace of mind and forcing us to question our own existence.
We are each asking our own existential questions: Why is this happening to me?… Read the rest
The last few week has thrust us all into a frightening new reality. Coronavirus, and COVID-19, have permeated our lives like a flash flood, upending routines, exposing the fragilities – and regular imbecilities – of our social and especially political structures, and challenging us all to rethink how to relive our lives, so that we can go on, literally, living our lives.… Read the rest
World Vision International: COVID-19 guidance for faith communities (March 20, revised March 27)… Read the rest
Bishop, I heard Governor Cuomo’s address this morning and one of the things he noted is that the blanket action to close everything needs to be made with the added information they have gained. He said now strategic decision making needs to be brought to bear so that portions of the population that need to stay home should and others could be allowed to go to work and start the economy slowly and thoughtfully.… Read the rest
25 March 2020 (Subject to Change)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the guidance of public health officials and government orders, the Rocky Mountain Rabbinical Council has established the following guidelines for Jewish funerals in Colorado.
As rabbis, we believe that Jewish rituals and customs offer mourners valuable tools for confronting loss and grief and we encourage our members to counsel those they serve using these practices, as best as they can be carried out under the circumstances.… Read the rest
