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

Coronavirus News

COGA to consider abbreviated virtual General AssemblyProposal suggests streamlined agenda

Piece by piece, PC(USA) Easter service comes together Producing a virtual worship service takes time and patience

Seattle pastor survives coronavirus Says she was ‘held spiritually tight’ after entering ‘blissful mindlessness’

Stated Clerk weighs in on rise in technology during COVID-19 J. Herbert Nelson sees new opportunities post virus

A salute to the work of the corporate arm of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Board hears from A Corporation president — and from one another

Compassion, Peace & Justice Training Day goes online Event by PC(USA) Washington Office was originally scheduled for historic D.C. Presbyterian church

Faith leaders under stress during the coronavirus pandemic can build resilience Webinars from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provide tips and tools

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board will meet virtually Wednesday through Friday Upcoming budget, ministry during a pandemic and Stony Point Center are among the agenda toppers

SDOP support prepared Detroit group to respond to COVID-19 Self-Development of People grant helped We the People of Detroit ‘blossom’

Prayer, guided meditation no problem for online platforms The Spirit was present and at work during a Maundy Thursday virtual gathering

A Corp Board to meet via Zoom Tuesday and Wednesday Comments on potential General Assembly business, updates on the coronavirus and Global Language Resources top board’s agenda

Presbyterian co-pastors ‘fill the church’ with members’ photographs during livestreamed services Worship, prayer — and yes, committee meetings — are all doable via videoconference

New York City’s Presbyterian leaders stand firm in the midst of COVID-19 J. Herbert Nelson, II, joins call for health care workers during the crisis

Dan and Elizabeth Turk safely back in the US Their hearts remain in Madagascar

Spirit-inspired worship requires breathing life into dry bones About 70 people join a ‘spirited’ Vital Congregations Zoom call

The building may be closed but the Presbyterian Center continues support for Presbyterians Technology allows for a smooth transition of service

1001 ‘New Way’ podcast to drop episode 1 of season 4 on Good Friday Focus is on leadership during this uncertain time of COVID-19

And the steeple bell rang A rural church’s Holy Week witness in a pandemic

Further considerations for worship in virtual space Tips and best practices are offered to enhance online worship during the pandemic

California church blends old and new technology to provide worship during pandemic Now playing: ‘Worshiping God from a bucket seat’

News

Self-Development of People reports on two years of partnership in Panama Groups selected for grants gave SDOP feedback on how things are going

Presbyterian Church of Colombia sends a pastoral letterCalls on churches everywhere to protect lives through pastoral, humanitarian care

Trade and tariff systems prevent cocoa processing in West AfricaUnjust system keeps farmers trapped near poverty level

Mission co-worker Louise Maxwell ‘Coffee’ Worth led a wonder-filled life for 100 yearsThe pastor’s daughter, educator and racial reconciliation advocate in Korea and the U.S. taught by example

Building the household of God with children, youth and young adultsAs Pentecost approaches, we look especially to the younger members of God’s family

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Congregations and Members

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