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CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)

Ministry Resources

On the Go Masks
The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has partnered with On the Go Masks enabling churches to purchase KN95 personal protection equipment (PPE) at a reduced rate.

Ask The UMC
How can I livestream worship services legally?

Licensing
CCLI is for projecting lyrics. Streaming and Podcasting license is needed to legally livestream music.

RSV/NRSV Copyright Permission
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Council of Churches of Christ is granting churches that livestream or broadcast church sermons temporary use of the RSV/NRSV without any special permission requirements.

United Methodist Communications
Communication resources from across The United Methodist Church.

Methodist Foundation of Ohio
Learn about setting up electronic giving to facilitate members financially supporting the ministries of the church.

Finance
Ten ideas for church financial leaders during the COVID-19 crisis.

Wespath
Health resources, congregational health information, links to important websites, a message from Wespath's chief investment officer, and more.

Discipleship Ministries
View posts offering resources related to online giving, livestreaming worship, online small groups, and more.

Amplify Media
Free searchable content with an emphasis on Wesleyan perspectives for church‐wide, group, or individual use on any device at any time.

Ministry Matters
Online resources to assist faith leaders in staying connected and active within their communities.

General Board of Higher Education and Ministries
Online devotions for the times of isolation in which we are living amidst the current pandemic.

Young People’s Ministries
Youth Ministry resources to equip leaders during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Children's Ministries
Discover resources, creative ideas, and VBS suggestions for ministry with children during the COVID-19 pandemic and the phased-in reopening of EOC church buildings.

Cokesbury Kids
Free digital resources for worship, Sunday school, and small groups to keep your community connected when it can’t gather in person.

Camps
Updating and communicating healthcare policies to staff and campers’ families.

DisAbility Ministries
Continually-updating site of resources to address the needs and concerns of people with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak.

Pastoral Care
Ten guidelines for doing pastoral care during the coronavirus pandemic.

Funerals
Learn proper procedures for viewings and funerals during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Ministries
View posts offering tips for faith communities preparing for and responding to coronavirus (COVID-19).

UMCOR Sheltering in Love Fund
Support this COVID-19 Response fund to equip Methodist partners to assist vulnerable populations in the U.S. and around the world.