This page has resources for anyone leading children’s or youth ministry when their church services are cancelled.
Website with list of resources
Provided by Ministry to Children
This page has resources for anyone leading children’s or youth ministry when their church services are cancelled.
Website with list of resources
Provided by Ministry to Children
In these times of social and physical distancing, we need to find new ways to imagine how we minister with children and youth. What are their spiritual needs? What kinds of faith formation can we offer from our homes? How can we continue to be “church” with the folks we serve even as the tools we’re used to using are unavailable to us. We’re planning a Round Table discussion to name the issues and concerns that you’re experiencing, and share some best practices. What’s working for you? How are the children and youth you lead weathering this? How are you responding, and what could you share that other leaders could learn from.
Provided by United in Learning
The requirement to self-isolate and socially distance ourselves is an important part of keeping Canadians safe, but there’s lots of anxiety across the church about the impact this is having on our congregational finances. Let’s together ensure that our congregations have the financial resources they need to offer ministry that matters in these strange and trying times. This covers:
Watch the video for Treasurers
Provided by United in Learning
1: Everyone’s Response is Unique
Communitiy & Workplace Traumatologist, Compassion Fatigue Therapist, Critical Incident Responder, and clergyperson, Diane Strickland, launches the first video in a series to support folks through the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this video she discusses how and why some people respond to traumatic events, what to notice about yourself, and how to respond to others in ways that harness calm.
2: The Corona Brain Effect
Diane Strickland talks about one of the most common symptoms for survivors of disasters, critical incidents and ongoing crises such this pandemic. Viewers will gain insight into themselves and learn how to support themselves and others in managing this symptom and the various ways it can manifest.
Provided by Diane Strickland.
From daycares to long-term care homes, shelters to food banks, Ontario’s nonprofits and charities are on the frontlines supporting and serving communities during this unpredictable and tumultuous time of COVID-19.
Available through the ONN website
Provided by the Ontario Non-Profit Network
Gather and give pastoral care digitally. Provide resources from those of us deeply familiar with digital platforms and uses. Provide thoughts for collective & individual grief.
Published by The United Church of Christ, USA
Each weekday for the foreseeable future, GO in partnership with our friends at Living Presence Ministry will host an hour of camp. Storytelling, special guests, crafts, games and more! Simply click the link before to join the Zoom call with your kids!
11:00am EDT, every weekday
Parents: by clicking this link you consent to your child(ren) joining a public, virtual form. We will have an assigned monitor each day making sure only children in grades 1-7 and their parents are participating.
Provided by The GO Project