Thursday, April 30, 2020

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UOVP Office Reopening May 5th

As you know from the amount of correspondence that the UOVP office has continued to be busy during this mandated closure from COVID-19. We have been conducting all business from our homes, but as the restrictions are easing and both West Virginia and Ohio Governors have issued business reopening plans, we are going to reopen the office located at Vance Memorial PC on May 5, 2020.  With that being said, there is a VOLUNTARY return to work request for all office personnel. We are asking that the following guidelines be followed for visitors to our office. We are requesting these protocols for the safety of both those visiting and our staff.

These have been adapted from "The general safe business practices that all businesses must follow as they reopen" from WV & OH:

  • Requiring face coverings for all employees and recommending them for visitors
  • Stay at home order for anyone displaying symptoms of illness
  • Maintaining good hygiene at all times such as hand washing and social distancing (6 ft. distance minimum)
  • Cleaning and sanitizing workplaces after visitors and at the close of office hours
  • Limiting capacity to meet social distancing guidelines. 

We ask that committees meeting person to person in the building comply with the social distancing requirements. Committees that cannot comply with these mandates please continue to meet virtually, via Zoom. You can contact the office for help in setting up virtual meetings.

The Leadership Commission is also asking Committees of UOVP to schedule at least one virtual meeting via Zoom during the course of this calendar year. We would like all our committees to be able to function and to be prepared in case of another incidence like this pandemic.

Thank you,

UOVP Leadership Commission


“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”

Weekly Coronavirus briefing and News from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A).

 
 
Coronavirus News
 
 
Flattening the curve means keeping churches closed for now, leaders say‘All things are lawful, but not all things are beneficial’
 
 
Stewardship in a pandemicValuable lessons learned on being the church
 
PC(USA) Washington office calls on Congress to protect voting rightsOffice of Public Witness says Wisconsin primary is evidence voter protections need to be in stimulus bill
 
Scripture in a time of pandemic: It’s where to find hopeUnion Presbyterian Seminary President Brian Blount has hope because ‘I’ve read to the end of The Book’
 
224th General Assembly to be conducted online onlyCommittee on the Office of the General Assembly votes for shortened assembly
 
What would Fred Rogers say about the coronavirus?
Everyday God-Talk explores the connection between a centuries-old confession and a beloved children’s television host
 
Despite the pandemic, churches find they’re maintaining ecclesial health
Familiar Bible stories can take on new meaning during this extraordinary time
 
Addressing the call process during COVID-19
Churches are looking for creative ways to help fill their pulpit
 
Finding spirituality in a pandemic
Co-Moderators discuss where they’ve found balance and purpose even in isolation
 
‘Community’ redefined in view of COVID-19
Worship, call, confession, communion, commission beyond COVID-19
 
Forman Christian College continues to offer education in Pakistan amid pandemic
Flexibility, tireless work ethic and technology are keys to carrying on despite COVID-19
 
PC(USA) Washington office asks Trump to ease sanctions to combat COVID-19
Office of Public Witness joins nearly 70 organizations saying sanctions relief is vital to stop pandemic
 
Does the church dare to move forward?
I don’t want to return to ‘normal’
 
 
Jesus Christ is the same — yesterday, today and forever
‘The one thing I am certain of’
 
What to do about Vacation Bible School?
Last week’s APCE Zoom conversation reached the maximum of 100 people; Part 2 is at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday
 
Coalition pushes for farmworker protections against COVID-19
South Florida effort centers on Immokalee community
 
Environmental justice and COVID-19 come together in CPJ Day webinar
Three panelists discuss the impact of environmental injustice and pandemic on vulnerable communities
 
A prayer tree grows
Youth create way to pray for one another
 
Presbyterian webinar series asks, ‘Why do people buy guns during a pandemic?’
‘Standing Our Holy Ground’ from Presbyterian Peacemaking Program will look for answers on Thursday
 
COVID-19 impacts on Presbyterian Hunger Program’s global partners
If you’re poor, social distancing is nearly impossible
 
Presbytery of Detroit writes an open letter to soften closed hearts
Letter seeks end to division and inequality ‘laid bare’ by coronavirus
 
LGBTQIA community susceptible to coronavirus in ways you may not have considered
The pandemic gives the church a chance to care for people on the margins
 
News
 
Strengthening connections: D.J. Lee of the Board of Pensions serves PC(USA) Korean churches
To 400 Korean ministers and congregation leaders, he’s the face of the Board
 
Homiletics Professor Debra J. Mumford named Academic Dean at Louisville SeminaryShe’s authored books on envisioning God’s reign and ‘prosperity preaching’
 
One hundred days of mission and ministry in RwandaPresbyterian Church of Rwanda looks to God for trauma healing and needs related to church growth
 
A new response to challengesHistory repeats itself, yet we don’t have to
 
New children’s book explores the refugee’s experience‘Crocodile’s Crossing’ introduces immigration in an accessible, hopeful way
 
Part 2 of ‘A Year with Matthew for a Matthew 25 Church’ is now availableFree downloadable resource covers every Sunday between June 7 and Nov. 22
 
New book encourages children to take low-tech adventures‘Babbit and Joan, a Rabbit and a Phone’ tells young readers it’s OK to step back from technology
 
 
 
 
 
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