Resources on COVID-19

Michael Houghton | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

A set of Catholic homilies for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Divine Mercy Sunday during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luke 24:13-35; John 20:1-9, 19-31

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Covid-19, Roman Catholic, Palm Sunday, Easter

Is God Behind COVID-19?

Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith Blogs

Article about Theology

Orthodox theologian, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick,aruges that the coronavirus is permitted by God precisely because of my sins. While dated to COVID-19, this article is relevant to the wider question of God's permission and my sin.

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Covid-19, Orthodox Church, Theodicy, Sin

Thinking About Ministry After Covid

Nihal Abeyasingha | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article about Church Life and Leadership

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Nihal Abeyasingha uses ecclesiological insights from Pope Francis to examines possibilities of ecclesial reformulation after Covid-19.

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Covid-19, Roman Catholic, Ecclesiology, Pope Francis

A Response to Coronavirus—Lament in the Psalms

Andrew Pratt | Hymns and Books

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article, Andrew Pratt looks at lament in the Psalms as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, showing how the Psalms offer examples of how to worship when things don’t go right.

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Covid-19, Psalms, Lament, Worship

Will the 10 Minute Homily Be the New Normal?

Michael Frost | Church Leaders

Article about Preaching

Perhaps COVID-19 will be the catalyst that will force Protestant churches to reshape our methods of teaching, as well as our liturgies, to align more with what we know about the ways people like to learn.

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Covid-19, Preaching, Sermon, Homily

Planning a Preaching Schedule

Tim Patrick | The Gospel Coalition

Article about Preaching

This article explores how preaching on as much of the Bible as possible could serve the long-term growth of congregations better than short-term topical preaching, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19, Preaching, Sermon, Learning

Is Preaching Online to an Empty Room Really Preaching?

Jeff Robinson | The Gospel Coalition

Article about Preaching

In this article, Jeff Robinson argues that by preaching through unprecedented means in the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors are being as faithful as circumstances allow, even though it may not feel that way.

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Covid-19, Preaching, Technology, Pastoral Leadership

How Love Shows Us the Way During Difficult Times

Michael Bruce Curry | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Bishop Michael Curry asks "what would love do" in a world upended by racial protests and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19, Racism, Love

A Different Pascha – 1928

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith Blogs

Article about Church History

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Orthodox Churches are unable to gather for Pascha. Fr. Stephen Freeman shows how this is not the first time, pointing the Pascha of 1928.

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Covid-19, Orthodox Church, Pascha, Church History

Trust and Conspiracy in a Pandemic

Eric D Barreto | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Matthew 14:22-33, Eric Barreto considers the COVID-19 pandemic, urging us not to look for the conspiracy that contorts and changes to explain every wrinkle and incorrect prediction.

Matthew 14:22-33

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Covid-19, Conspiracy, Trust

Resources for Responding to COVID-19 Mental Health Challenges

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In response to the heightened challenges of providing spiritual care during the COVID-19 pandemic, this article summarizes guidelines for providing emotional care and mental health support to individuals and small groups while operating remotely.

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Lockdown

Richard Hendrick | Re-Worship

Prayer

A poetic reflection on the social distancing brought on by COVID-19 that highlights themes of fear and courage in the midst of uncertainty.

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Covid-19, Fear, Courage

Prayer for Vulnerable People

Re-Worship

Prayer

This prayer of intercession focuses on the vulnerable people around the globe and in our communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19, Intercession, Prayer, Worship Planning

Through Light and Shadow

Sally Sheffield | Re-Worship

Prayer

A thoughtful prayer reflection for use during the COVID-19 pandemic that uses the metaphors of light and shadow.

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Covid-19, Prayer, Light, Shadow

A Kyrie During a Time of Quarantine

Nissa Peterson | Re-Worship

Prayer

A Kyrie during a time of COVID-19 quarantine written by Nissa Peterson.

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Covid-19, Kyrie, Worship Planning, Responsive Religious Service

This Pascha IS Okay

Nicole M Roccas | Ancient Faith Blogs

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Amidst COVID-19 and the celebration of Pascha, this article from the Orthodox tradistion shows that things are still okay because Christ was willing to do the ultimate not-okay thing--dying on the Cross.

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Covid-19, Resurrection, Death Of Christ, Pascha

In this time

Richard Bott | Worship Words

Prayer

"In this time of COVID-19, we pray: When we aren't sure, God—help us be calm. When information comes—from all sides, correct & not—help us to discern." A comprehensive prayer for a time of pandemic.

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Covid-19, Fear, Love, Sickness

L(amen)ting with Hope

Matt Boga | The Gospel Coalition

Article

This article argues that the suffering around us isn't a reason to avoid honesty with God about our pain. Rather, God lovingly listens to our grief and lament during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19, Lament, How Shall I Go To God, Access To God

Pray with Eswatini

Kahala Cannon | Global Ministries

Prayer

With resonances of John 20:19-31, this prayer and accompanying Mission Moment affirm God's presence and peace while also addressing needs related to COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Eloise.

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God's Presence, Peace, Intercession, Tribulation

A Prayer of Gratitude for a Physically-Distant Mother's Day

Libby Grammer | Re-Worship

Prayer

This prayer by Libby Grammer recognizes our indebtedness to the mothers and mothering figures in our lives during the social-distancing of COVID-19.

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Covid-19, Mother's Day, Prayer