Category: Support for Community Members (Page 3 of 9)

United Methodist Church New York Annual Conference: Doing Pastoral Ministry During Covid-19

May 31, 2020 / eyjeon24

While nearly every time is challenging to be a pastor, the current pandemic has made pastoring an even greater challenge. However, with challenges come opportunities. As old ways of pastoring are being eliminated or restricted, we need to be open to creating and embracing new ways of pastoring.

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Nick Gatzke: What Should I Do With Those Who Are Unable or Unwilling to Attend Church When We Start Gathering?

May 19, 2020 / Maya Rebitzer

There are many complicated issues for churches to consider when deciding to start gathering again during the COVID-19 pandemic. We assume that the vast majority of our members are eagerly anticipating our gathering again. However, there will be some who are less eager.… Read the rest

Gunner Gundersen: How Can I Counsel Those with Anxiety, Loneliness, or Depression?

May 15, 2020 / Maya Rebitzer

During this pandemic, many people are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, or depression—sometimes a heavy mix of all three. How can we help?

1. Ask God for help. In God’s economy, the helpers always need help, because every shepherd is also a sheep.… Read the rest

Aaron Menikoff: How Can We Care for our Older and At-Risk Members?

May 1, 2020 / Maya Rebitzer

I’m writing these words under a requirement to shelter-in-space. I’m homebound. For the first time in my adult life, I know what it’s like to be confined to the four walls of my modest, ranch home. It’s not the worst of times, but it’s not the best, either.

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PDF — Christianity: Evangelicals, Organizations

April 30, 2020 / jporte23

Tearfund: Guidance for churches on how to support older people during the Covid-19 pandemic (April)… Read the rest

Bishop Stanovsky: COVID-19 Notice #5.1

April 27, 2020 / Maya Rebitzer

United Methodist Clergy and Laity of the Greater Northwest Area,

By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
guide our feet into the way of peace. … Read the rest

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