The ABCMC Region is gathering resources here to help churches and ​communities adapt to the changing needs of the world during this pandemic. Please send best practices and helpful tools you want to share with the region to the Regional Administrator.

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Public Health Guidelines

• Center for Disease Control

• CDC Fact Sheets in Many Languages

• World Health Organization

• Chicago Department of Public Health

• Illinois Department of Public Health

• Dr. Emily Landon, UCM Chief Infectious Disease Epidemiologist

• Chicago Public Schools

• Karen Video on COVID-19

• Kachin Video on Slowing Transmission

• Poster Guides for all Ethnic Languages in Myanmar

• The Center for Faith and Community Health

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Technology

• How to Use Zoom for Beginners Video

• Hosting Zoom with Lots of People

• Hacking Christianity: Live-Streaming Worship

• MinistrElife Training for Clergy with Rev Erica Van Brakle

• Faith on Facebook Toolkit

• https://www.techsoup.org/

 

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Worship and Service Planning

• Video Message from Acting General Secretary Rev. Dr. C Jeff Wood

• ABCUSA Together Video

• ABCUSA Coronavirus Resources

• Regional Executive Minister's Council Recommendations

• Best Practices for Funerals and Memorial Services

• Massachusetts Council of Churches Guide to Funerals

• Making Funerals Meaningful in the Age of COVID-19

• Proposal for Virtual Communion

• Music Copyright: CCLI and One License

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Prayers and Litanies

• ABCUSA Prayer Page

• Calvin Institute of Worship Resource Library for Worship During COVID19

• Prayer for Best Laid Plans

• How to Meditate At Home

• "Go and Wake Jesus" Devotional by Rev. Dr. James McJunkin

• "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver Video Poem from SALT

• Virtual Funeral Liturgy by enfleshed

• New Hymn for a Pandemic: In Fear the World is Weeping

 

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Public Witness and Advocacy

• Sign the Statement on Anti-Asian Racism

• Resources for Undocumented Persons & Communities

• Letter for the Compassionate Release of Incarcerated Persons

• Community Renewal Society

• Contact Your Elected Officials

• Consumed by Grief and Paperwork, Change the Health System

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Church Finances

• ABCMC Emergency Relief Grant

• Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund

• Comparison of Online Church Giving Platforms

• Tithe.ly

• Givelify

• Paypal

• ACH Transfers: How They Work

• How to Create an Electronic Check

• Guidance for Churches Applying for SBA Loans

• ABHMS Grant Application (Email ABCMC for password)

• Baptist Global: Take the PPP Money and Walk by Rev Michael Woolf

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Financial Support for People in Need

• Chicago Mutual Aid Network

• MMBB NonContractual Benefits for Clergy

• City of Chicago Resources

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Pastoral Care and Other Programs

• Template for Making Pastoral Visits Via Phone/Online

• Resources on Telechaplaincy

• Crisis Response Training for Pastors Webinar

• Lessons Amidst Disaster: Open Letter to Colleagues in Ministry

• Your Brain Won't Work as Well: Tips for Spiritual Leaders

• Caring for the Pastor

• FAQ on 311, Chicago City Services

• Text 'TALK' or 'HABLAR' to 552020 to speak with a mental health professional

• Caring for Congregants with Mesothelioma (or other risk factors)

• Online Recovery Meetings

• "Triumph of the Quotidian" Ministry Reflection by Rev Michael Woolf

• Seminario Evangelico de Puerto Rico: Webinars on COVID Ministry

• Judson Press: Ministry in a Pandemic FREE BOOK

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Moral Injury

• Psychological Trauma Awaiting Doctors and Nurses

• Introduction to Moral Injury from Shay Moral Injury Center

• Lessons from War for Preventing Moral Injury

• Emotional Well-Being and Coping During COVID-19

 

Children & Family​

• Safe Church & Online Spaces Guidelines

• Illustrated Ministry Free Coloring Pages

• Picture Books, Music, and Printables from Flyaway Books

• Guide to Self-Care for Families Together at Home

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Youth

• 2020 At Home Graduation Blessing

• Safe Church & Online Spaces Guidelines

• Talking with Tweens & Teens About Coronavirus

• Covering the Basics: Explaining the Pandemic to Teens

• Managing Screen Time & Phone Use

• Homeschooling Tips

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Transitioning to Building Usage

•  ABCUSA Guía para la Conversación sobre Reabrir el Templo 

• ABCUSA Reopening Facilities Discussion Guide

• Wisconsin Council of Churches: Returning to Church Phases

• Returning to Worship Guidelines from Church Mutual

• 24 Questions to Ask Before your Church Should Return

• Reopening Safely Guidelines

• Recommendations for Safe Return to Worship Checklist

• Sample COVID-19 Waiver

• CDC - Considerations for Communities of Faith

• COVID-19 Executive Orders - All States

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