See upcoming events and resources that are available from communities of faith within Shining Waters Regional Council.
Parish Collective Live Online
Join hosts, Christiana Rice and Sunia Gibbs, for a weekly podcast-style live video show with story-telling, discussion, music, art, special guests from around the world, and live participation from the audience (you!). Join on the Parish Collective Facebook Page each week on Wednesday at 10am
From the Parish Collective
Following a Disaster
Resources for individuals and families for dealing with the aftermath of a disaster.
Provided by the Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ
Talking to Kids about Coronavirus
News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.
Provided by Child Mind Institute.
Resources for Responding to Covid-19
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of daily life for people across the globe. Phrases like “social distancing” have become commonplace. In the U.S., most schools and universities have closed; many businesses have temporarily shut their doors or will open for limited hours; and the CDC has recommended large gatherings should not take place at this time.
Local churches are also attempting to respond in appropriate ways, but many congregations have questions. The resources included below can assist your church as it seeks answers about this new reality.
Provided by Discipleship Ministries, United Methodist Church
Children’s Ministry When Church is Cancelled
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
Ministry with Children & Youth
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
GO Project Virtual Camp
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