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Posts related to the 2020 COVID 19 (Corona virus)
Ministers Share Their Learnings on How to be Community During the Coronavirus Crisis
COVID-19 is quickly wreaking havoc not only on our individual lives but also on the lives of our faith communities. Many ministers are wondering how to nurture a community of faith—which people need now more than ever in these anxious times—in an online context. As digital discipleship becomes the new normal, how can ministers create a virtual worship space for people used to coming together in flesh as well as spirit?
A message for all members of Shining Waters Regional Council, and to staff for information. WE ARE NOT ALONE SHARE OUR CONFERENCE CALL PHONE LINE Shining Waters has an account for telephone conference calls. If this would be helpful for any Communities of Faith to connect or to conduct meetings during this time, you are welcome to use it. Please contact Rachael Howes for the numbers and codes, rhowes@united-church.ca or 800-268-3781, ext. 6144. OPEN HOURS Starting next week Shining Waters...
COVID-19 Gathering For Ministry Personnel Tuesday March 24, at 10.00 a.m. for an hour Last week a group of 50 ministry personnel gathered on Zoom to share questions and information in response to COVID-19 and provide each other with support and companionship in these demanding times. Lots of information and insights emerged. Copies of the notes and information can be found below. Those gathered decided it would be good to meet weekly for support and to share updates, which at this time are...
Lay leaders of communities of faith in Shining Waters Regional Council are invited to an online Zoom meeting to be held on Thursday March 19, from 7 pm to 8 pm. It will be a time for sharing information, questions, resources and responses to COVID-19. This invitation is at an optional time of gathering for lay leaders. Start Time: Thursday, Mar 19, 2020 07:00 PM Link to Join Zoom Meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/427632438 Meeting ID: 427 632 438 Can't join us by computer/video? You...
An invitation for Community Ministers to have a conversation