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Care-filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic (This is a comprehensive update from the consultation on Ecumenical Protocols for Worship, Fellowship, and Sacramental Practices. Incorporating the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, this update informs decision making and basic practices of Christian worship and congregational life. The ELCA has been a partner in this consultation throughout the pandemic.) posted 7-26-21
Bishop Jaech Letter of COVID Updates July 2, 2021
Bishop Jaech Letter on Re-Opening Congregations June 4, 2021
Synod Congregations that are providing online worship during COVID-19 quarantine (updated 4/3/20)
Holding Remote Congregational Meetings (8-2020)
Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern: COVID – 19 /Coronavirus English Spanish
ELCA Region 1- Hammer and Dance Newsletter (COVID-19 response and resources to be prepared.
ELCA’s Response to COVID-19 https://www.elca.org/publichealth
Links to local county health departments
ELCA Pandemic Checklist for congregation preparedness
Congregational Planning Checklist for Public Health Concerns (pdf)
Pastoral Care During COVID-19
Dealing with Grief
https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief
Coronavirus: The Psychological Trauma and PTSD Event. How this pandemic will result in trauma responses. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/trauma-and-hope/202003/coronavirus-the-psychological-trauma-and-ptsd-event
The Pandemic Toolkit Parents Need: 8 expert tips to help families stay regulated. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pulling-through/202004/the-pandemic-toolkit-parents-need?eml
COVID-19 Stress, Distress & Trauma Series https://www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resources
Worship Resources
Reopening Congregations
Congregational Plans for Re-Opening
Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life in a Lingering Pandemic
State Phase 1 and Phase 2 Church Guidelines
Re-Opening Plans of some synod congregations:
Trinity Lutheran, Tacoma- Outdoor Worship Plan (10-20)
Mountain View Lutheran, Edgewood (10-20)
Trinity Lutheran, Enumclaw (10/20)
Our Savior’s Lutheran, Bremerton (10/20)
State Phase Plans:
Inslee’s updates to Wedding and Funeral Receptions (9/16/20) NEW
Inslee’s Updates to Open Public Meetings Act (9/16/20) NEW
Inslee’s Modified Phase 1-3 for Churches (6/19/20)
Bishop Jaech’s Recommendations for the Coming Weeks (pdf) (5-18-20)
Gov. Inslee’s A COVID Response (5-15-20)
ELCA Returning to In-Person Worship (5-18-20)
Gov. Inslee- Drive in Services Guidance Memo (pdf)