COVID-19 RESOURCES
“Isaiah 43 describes God who sustains life and accompanies creation through the new and the strange as well as through all kinds of suffering. God makes a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. God is present and gives protection through flood and fire.”
– Bishop Anne Edison-Albright
How can we respond?
Health Resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services have prevention and health resources available.
Wisconsin Health Services Website
Spiritual Resources
Prayers and Spiritual resources for use by individuals and congregations in response to COVID-19
Prayers for Times of Public Health Concerns
Wengert and Lathrop Communion Under Quarantine Article
How to Prepare for “Safer at Home” Order for Congregations
Presiding Bishop Eaton Response
A statement and video from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton on COVID-19 and how Lutherans should respond.
Being Church in New Ways
How can we continue to worship and be spiritual even in times where gathering in physical presence in community may not be an option? We will be sharing virtual bible study and ELCA livestream services on our page as they become availalbe. Please check this link for more details regarding online ministries.
Congregational Planning Checklist
Wisconsin Council of Churches Resources
NY Times Coronavirus in America – The Year Ahead
Jake Morril, Church in VUCA times video
Worship
Worship is continuing to happen online! Here is the schedule of all upcoming live-stream services.
Congregational Task Force Contact Form
Families First Act - Support for Congregations.
Information on how the Families First Act affects congregations.
Support and Benefits for ELCA Congregations and Synods and their employees.
Summary of Cares Act Provision.