Welcome to ‘The Church & COVID 19’. This page is a platform and an opportunity to offer helpful inspirational guidance and information from our member churches to everyone, and anyone, seeking alternative ways to live, worship and witness as disciples of Jesus during this crisis. We hope the voices and journeys of CWM’s member churches will be a useful source of support and accompaniment for each other as we discover what it means to be a Church at this time.
CWM Europe churches and partners reflect on “Imagining church post-COVID19” in video series
The past two years of COVID-19 has been a time where churches have had to rethink and devise new ways of being church and community, be it pastoral [...]
Celebrating IWD: “Women – Breaking Chains, Nurturing Communities, Planting Seeds of Hope”
The Council for World Mission Caribbean and Europe Regions will be hosting a Zoom event on International Women’s Day, 8 March, 11:30 a.m. Jamaica time/4:30 p.m. UK time [...]
Re-envisioning Ecumenism in a Pandemic-Stricken World
General Secretary of CWM, Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum, called the Global Christian Leaders to re-envision the ecumenism. Invited by the Global Christian Forum (GCF) for its Facilitation Group [...]
Book launch: Doing Theology in the New Normal: Global Perspectives
Edited by Jione Havea Responses to the recent pandemic have been driven by fear, with social distancing and locking down of communities and borders as the most effective [...]
Congregational Union of New Zealand (CUNZ)’s outreach efforts during the pandemic
During the national-wide COVID-19 lockdown, Congregational Union of New Zealand (CUNZ) supplied food parcels and cash grants to those who were hardest hit, mainly due to loss of [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) launches new resource on church buildings
In a diverse society, opportunities to engage with religious communities present themselves in various ways. One such instance is local churches are often approached by other faith communities [...]
God With Us: CWM General Secretary’s Christmas Message 2021
Greetings of Peace and Joy in the name of Jesus of Nazareth from the Council for World Mission. It is my prayer that this Christmas season will fill [...]
Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN)’s Christmas ministry to seafarers
Due to the pandemic, Dutch sailors working at merchant navy ships, many of whom are Christians, were not allowed to disembark their ships after March 2020, and this [...]
Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM)’s well-received mask distribution campaign
When the third wave of the COVID-19 hit Tahan, Kalay Town in Myanmar in June 2021, The Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM) organised a public mask campaign, as [...]
COB’s Christian Mission Hospital, Rajshahi (CMHR) intensifies eye check-up efforts in communities
Following the end of the COVID-19 lockdown a few months ago, the Christian Mission Hospital, Rajshahi (CMHR) operated by the Church of Bangladesh (COB) has seen more patients, [...]
Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu (EKT) tackles the challenge of clean water
Funafuti, an atoll and the capital of Tuvalu where Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu (EKT)’s headquarters is located, has been more vulnerable to the pandemic as it is the main [...]
United Congregational Church Of Southern Africa (UCCSA) Statement On The Issue of Vaccines
The United Congregational Church Of Southern Africa (UCCSA) Executive Committee (met on 21-23 September 2021), is deeply aware of the unprecedented circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic throughout [...]
Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia (GPM) distributes food to indigenous villages, supports online learning for youths
Indigenous people in Malaysia were among those most severely affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO) implemented during the pandemic, as they ran out of food and lost [...]
The Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW)’s aid for two hospitals in North East India
A few months ago, The Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) launched the COVID-19 India Appeal to assist two hospitals in the Khasi Hills in North East India - [...]
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) continues engaging in ministry in virtual spaces
Through CWM Capacity Development Programme (CDP)’s Member Church Initiative, basic digital filmmaking equipment was procured last year to enhance The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands [...]
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) Moderator’s pastoral message following Delta Variant in-community transmission
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) Moderator Right Rev. Fakaofo Kaio has released a pastoral message after transmission of Delta variant was detected in the community. Faced [...]
Sundays with CWM (29 Aug): Obedience
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 How do we read the Deuteronomy texts in the context of more than one year of suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic and in the regeneration [...]
eDARE 2021 Registration
Registration is now open for eDARE happening this October 25, 27 & 29, 2021. Visit https://edare.cwmission.org/register/ to reserve your spot and join the 34 Panelists (poets, artists and authors) who share their thoughts against [...]
Pacific Climate Justice Summit 2021: Just Recovery from COVID-19 requires climate justice and environmental stewardship, says Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) General Secretary
During the Pacific Climate Justice Summit earlier this week, Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) General Secretary Rev James Bhagwan said that any just recovery from COVID-19 must incorporate [...]
Presbyterian Church in Wales (PCW) shares short videos on lessons learnt by ministers during COVID-19
Ministers and workers of the Presbyterian Church in Wales (PCW) will be revealing their experiences and lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic in a series of short video [...]
Church of South India (CSI) initiates climate-resilient churches, schools and communities
Since May, the Department of Ecological Concerns of the Church of South India (CSI) synod has been organising virtual classes with resource persons for clergy, students and teachers [...]
Youths Rising to Life in the Face of COVID-19: Joint Youth Initiative by CWM Caribbean & Europe regions
Conversations on mental health awareness and coping during and beyond the pandemic will be the theme of a joint youth initiative by the CWM Caribbean and Europe regions. [...]
Mask wearing no longer legally required, but recommended: change in guidelines for churches in UK
With a relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in England from 19 July, the United Reformed Church (URC) has summarised and updated its guidelines for churches. Also included is a [...]
The Certain Hope of Resurrection
By Gwilym Tudur, Seion Congregational Church Undoubtedly, 2021 has so far proven to be a difficult and challenging year for humanity. Whilst the rapid administration of the Covid-19 [...]
CWM among organisations urging G20 leaders to fix broken global tax system ahead of Symposium
In a letter to the G20 finance ministers before the International Tax Symposium on 9 July, organisations representing a half billion Christians worldwide urged that it has never [...]
Tax justice critical, agree economists and church leaders at ZacTax webinar
Addressing the upcoming G20 International Taxation Symposium, a webinar brought together economists, activists, and church representatives to explore how tax justice and reparations—as called for in the ecumenical [...]
Open Letter to G7 Leaders on Quick and Equitable Global Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
At its Annual Members’ Meeting, held electronically on 15-17 June 2021, Council for World Mission (CWM) reflected on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on peoples and countries [...]
Seeds of church reform possibly sown during the pandemic, says Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) General Secretary
In the Spring issue of Union Welsh Independents (UWI)’s Union Matters, the UWI General Secretary Rev Dyfrig Rees shared his reflections on rethinking church during the pandemic. Rev [...]
United Church of Zambia (UCZ) releases fourth pastoral letter on COVID-19
Following the Zambian government’s implementation of heightened measures to curb escalating cases of COVID-19, the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has issued an updated COVID-19 advisory to its [...]
Webinar: “ZacTax: A Reparatory Tax System for a Just and Sustainable Recovery”
An ecumenical webinar will explore using the global tax system as a tool to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to repair systemic issues such as rising socio-economic [...]
The Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (UPCSA) Moderator’s final letter
Among Rt Rev Peter Langerman’s reflections in his final letter as Moderator of The Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (UPCSA), were his observations on how congregations have [...]
Church of North India (CNI) Calcutta Diocese’s Project enables small-scale businesses
The Calcutta Diocese of the Church of North India (CNI) has carried out its “The Neighbour” project to help at least 175 families whose livelihoods have been hard [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) releases new collection of praise songs and protests for George Floyd anniversary
Galvanised into action by COVID-19 and George Floyd protests, retiring United Reformed Church (URC) minister Rev John Campbell wrote new hymns and songs of protest, partly to express [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) among global faith leaders calling for equitable vaccine distribution
The United Reformed Church (URC) is among faith leaders around the world urging for global vaccine equity and an end to vaccine nationalism, where wealthier countries gain first [...]
Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) resource on COVID-19 vaccinations
As part of the pandemic response, the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) have released a resource covering biblical reflections on vaccination, its rationale, and common questions and information [...]
Church of North India (CNI) Moderator highlights World Immunisation Week, encourages all to get vaccinated
For this year’s Easter greetings, Church of North India (CNI) Moderator The Most Rev Dr. P. C. Singh went beyond asking Christians to meaningfully participate in Holy Week [...]
Easter Message by Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) General Secretary
The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) General Secretary Rev. Lungile Mpetsheni has reminded Christians to speak out in adverse situations, and to speak up for those [...]
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) Moderator encourages congregations to stay strong in faith
The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) Moderator has encouraged congregations to hold on to their faith and focus on the Lord in the ongoing pandemic. “These [...]
Sundays with CWM (21 March): A Call to Prophetic Witness
Fifth Sunday in Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34 & John 12:20-33 In many instances, Jeremiah is known as ‘the weeping prophet’; the anguish of Jeremiah conveys the anguish of God [...]
Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) Moderator encourages vaccinations for COVID-19
The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) Moderator has advocated for COVID-19 vaccines to congregations in a letter on 15 February, where he addressed concerns about its [...]
Church and Diakonia in the age of COVID-19
“Church and Diakonia in the age of COVID-19” by Mothy Varkey is the eighth book of the series "Re-imagining Church as Event: Perspectives from the Margins". As we [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) connects with faith leaders in pilot interfaith programme
A pilot programme to foster deeper inter-faith understanding and cooperation was organised for 20 mosques and churches including the United Reformed Church (URC) last November. This pilot builds [...]
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT)’s Christmas evangelism efforts downtown
With the pandemic under control in Taiwan last Christmas, Lu-Chou Presbyterian Church held an evangelical walk downtown where they delivered 1,000 packages of Christmas presents including New Testament [...]
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) Moderator encourages churches to face the new year with resilience
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) Moderator Rt Rev Gordon Cowans has urged the churches to heed the call to justice, mercy and humility [...]
Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) Moderator calls for day of fasting and prayer following spike in COVID-19 cases
The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) Moderator Rt Rev Dr Peter Langerman called for a day of fasting and prayer on 11 January after an alarming [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) Synod Moderators advise closing church buildings for public worship
Following the rapid spread of a new strain of COVID-19, the United Reformed Church (URC) has issued updated advice to its churches to cease in-person worship and shift [...]
Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) provide flood relief for churches in Cambodia
The Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) has raised over $17,000 among its member churches to support Cambodian churches struggling with floods and the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds contributed [...]
Church of North India (CNI) Moderator urges churches to rediscover the real meaning of Christmas
Christmas this year will be very different from past Christmases, however, it can be made memorable by focusing on the spirit of Christmas rather than the celebrations, said [...]
Serving a Wounded World in Inter-religious Solidarity
The World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue co-authored “Serving a Wounded World in Interreligious Solidarity: A Christian Call to Reflection and Action During [...]
Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC) General Secretary encourages “an extraordinary 2020 Christmas” this Advent
Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Eric So has encouraged the church that a meaningful Christmas season is still [...]
Prominent faith leaders offer hope and vision in “Coronaspection” project
The Elijah Interfaith Institute launched “Coronaspection”, a project where over 30 prominent faith leaders from 15 countries contribute their insights on faith during COVID-19. The coronavirus crisis has [...]
Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) provides aid in Madagascar
Several projects in Madagascar have been undertaken and continued to progress through the generosity of churches and individuals in Union of Welsh Independents (UWI), which had partnered Money [...]
Church of Bangladesh (COB) continues outreach to migrant workers in Singapore alongside Anglican Diocese
Church of Bangladesh (COB) has continued to collaborate with the Anglican Diocese of Singapore on “My Dorm Our Home”, a project to reach out to migrant workers in [...]
Respond faithfully to God’s Call to Continue, says The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) General Secretary
Pressing on despite challenging times is probably one of the most difficult tasks in life. However, choosing to continue is an act of hopefulness and requires our faithful [...]
Ecumenical organisations appeal to G20 leaders to address debt crisis amidst pandemic
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit held on 21-22 November, Council for World Mission (CWM) and several ecumenical partners wrote an urgent letter about the debt crisis on [...]
Church of South India (CSI) extends care through COVID-19 relief kits to missionaries, holds youth conference
Church of South India (CSI) has launched the “Always Remember Missionaries (ARM)-AMEN Movement 2020”, a specific missional call to all congregations to support and encourage the missionaries and [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) publishes updated COVID-19 advice for England’s lockdown in November
As the governments of Wales, Scotland and England navigate different paths in dealing with the coronavirus, the United Reformed Church (URC) Synod Moderators have encouraged churches to comply [...]
Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN) collaborates on online platform linking those in need to local initiatives
Earlier this year, Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN) partnered with other churches and local aid organisations to collaborate on #nietalleen, an online platform where those in need [...]
eDARE2020 Spotlight: Mrs Taneka Caldiera (GCU)
This is a special and significant moment for CWM’s DARE forum as we move to a virtual platform to connect with daring and discerning minds from all over [...]
Become competent watchmen of the city, says Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC) General Secretary
With Hong Kong beset by recent challenges and anxieties, how should its churches be witnesses of Christ’s love to those in despair? How can Hong Kong Council of [...]
CWM Web Talk Series: “COVID-19 does not discriminate: People and Systems do”
CWM's web talk series titled "COVID-19 does not discriminate: People and Systems do" is an ecumenical case study on Suriname, Jamaica and Guyana, to be held on Friday [...]
Upcoming webinar series: “Theological Reflections on Hate Speech and Whiteness”
International scholars and theologians will speak on the topic “White Privilege in COVID-19 and White Supremacy in Mission” in the first of a series of webinars starting on [...]
Concern for church members’ spiritual wellbeing among top concerns for pastors, Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) survey finds
A survey conducted among 54 pastors of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) earlier this year surfaced challenges in reaching out to their congregations at a time when [...]
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) urges compliance with COVID-19 protocols after community spread in Jamaica
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) has urged its congregations to be compliant with COVID-19 safety protocols following the community spread across the island. [...]
Installing “hope” and conducting online baptism in United Reformed Church (URC)
St Andrew’s Church - a local ecumenical project including the United Reformed Church (URC) in Skipton, North Yorkshire – installed a six-foot-high, rainbow-coloured artwork outside its building over [...]
South African church leaders hold countrywide silent prayers against corruption
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) national church leaders stood in silent prayer to declare that “corruption is not our heritage” in all its provinces on 15 [...]
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) distributes care packages
From May to July this year, The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) provided grocery baskets of essential food items for 200 families and elderly [...]
Church of Bangadesh (COB) Bishop conducts liturgical training workshop and pastoral visits, expresses gratitude for humanitarian aid
The Church of Bangladesh (COB)’s Bishop of Barishal Diocese Rt. Rev. Shourabh Pholia recently led a liturgical training workshop for the diocese’s catechists and some lay leaders, made [...]
Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) opens for public worship, identifies critical areas of focus
Several congregations of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) have re-opened their doors for public worship during the pandemic, with many considering or postponing the decision [...]
The August issue of INSiGHT is here.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a dark cloud over several countries battling the second wave of COVID-19 infections – a threat lurking around the corner for others. [...]
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) Moderator encourages churches to embrace new era of virtual communication
Having successfully halted community transmission of COVID-19, a fresh outbreak in New Zealand’s largest city prompted the government to place Auckland back in lockdown in early August. Schools [...]
Zacchaeus Tax and Jubilee Now! – GEM School 2020 Public Webinar
A public online webinar “In a Time of Pandemic, Inequality, and Climate Change: Zacchaeus Tax (ZacTax) and Jubilee Now!” will be held on Monday 14 September, where panellists [...]
Transform homes into sacred worship places, says Church of North India (CNI) Moderator
As India commemorated its 74th Independence Day on 15 August, Church of North India (CNI) Moderator Most Rev Dr P. C. Singh shared his heart’s burden about the [...]
Places of worship in Wales to re-open safely as Welsh government gradually relaxes COVID-19 restrictions
The Welsh government and Cytun (Churches Together in Wales) jointly chaired an online Question and Answer session for faith communities in mid-July, to provide them with the opportunity [...]
GEM School panel calls for prophetic action
“We are in the midst of four pandemics, and they are intertwined. The COVID pandemic has revealed more vividly the pandemics of economic injustice, racism, and climate change,” [...]
75% of church members attend online worship service weekly, Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) survey finds
Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) conducted a survey among 940 church members in July to better understand and address their concerns and needs during this stay-at-home period. A [...]
Webster Memorial United Church (UCJCI) honours first responders to COVID-19 in appreciation service
Webster Memorial United Church of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) affirmed and thanked first responders to the COVID-19 pandemic in a special service [...]
Applications are open for Covid-19 Mission Initiative Fund
Council for World Mission (CWM) is inviting member churches and partner organisations to apply for support through the Covid-19 Mission Initiatives Fund. These are days of clear missional challenge, as [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) produces a guide for churches navigating digital space
What does being and doing church look like in our “new normal”? United Reformed Church (URC) has produced and shared a “Roadmap to Digital Discipleship” booklet to help [...]
Letter to G20 from 500 Million Christians
13 July 2020 The Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the Group of 20 (G20) Your Excellencies: Our organisations, the World Council of Churches (WCC), World Communion [...]
Public webinar on “Economy of life in a time of inequality, pandemic, and climate change”
GEM School will be held virtually this year, with a public webinar on "Economy of life in a time of inequality, pandemic, and climate change". Register to hear [...]
Faith communities invited to online Q&A session with Welsh government as Wales reopens
The Welsh government and Cytun (Churches Together in Wales) jointly chaired an online Question and Answer session for faith communities on 16 July, to provide them with the [...]
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) provides care for migrant fishermen, among other COVID-19 relief efforts
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT)’s Seamen’s/Fishermen’s Service Centre (SFSC) collaborated with Workforce Development Agency of the Ministry of Labour to launch an urgent service, where medical masks and [...]
Church of Bangladesh (COB) partners Diocese of Singapore on “My Dorm Our Home” project
Church of Bangladesh (COB) and the Anglican Diocese of Singapore have collaborated on “My Dorm Our Home”, a media project to build social cohesion among migrant workers in [...]
INSiGHT June is here.
George Floyd’s words of “Please, I can’t breathe” has changed our social landscape in countless ways – forcing us to pause, re-think and re-new our commitment to not [...]
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) organises “COVID-19: Then & Now” public forum
UCJCI’s Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council (CIRMC) recently organised a pre-recorded online public forum on the topic “COVID-19: Then & Now”. Moderated by Ms Angela Martins, the guest [...]
Rising to Life: Christian Public Witness in the Age of Coronavirus
As churches reach out to their faithful through online platforms and live-streamed worship services during the pandemic, the nature and meaning of the body of Christ has been [...]
Prominent faith leaders offer hope and vision in “Coronaspection” project
The Elijah Interfaith Institute has launched “Coronaspection”, a project where over 30 prominent faith leaders from 15 countries contribute their insights on faith during COVID-19. The coronavirus crisis [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) produces guide on renewed community engagement as lockdown eases
United Reformed Church (URC) has released “New Reality, Same Mission”, a booklet aimed at stimulating renewed community engagement as we emerge from lockdown. This guide is structured around [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) produces post-COVID19 resource for “new normal”
As the lockdown measures in the UK are slowly being eased, United Reformed Church (URC) has released “Ready for the new ‘normal’: A discussion paper for a pandemic [...]
CWM & CANACOM webinar series on “Caribbean voices on rising to life with Jesus”
CWM Caribbean and CANACOM will be hosting “Caribbean voices on rising to life with Jesus”, a webinar series where speakers identify concrete ways Caribbean churches can respond to [...]
“Innovation: this is our chance”, says Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) General Secretary
Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) General Secretary Rev Dyfrig Rees has expressed the wish of the Union “to fund churches through innovation for innovation”, through the upcoming ‘Investment [...]
Church of South India (CSI) dioceses actively involved in COVID19 relief efforts
With COVID19 laying bare global and societal inequalities, country lockdowns have posed a severe threat to livelihoods and food security for the poor. Several dioceses of the Church [...]
South Africa President leads National Day of Prayer, acknowledges faith community’s “great contribution” combating COVID-19
“The faith community is an integral part of South African life and has made a great contribution in the fight against the coronavirus,” said South Africa President Cyril [...]
United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) hosts “COVID-19: The Economic Fallout and Recovery” Forum
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI)’s Church and Society Sub-Committee hosted “COVID-19: The Economic Fallout and Recovery”, an online public economic forum in May. [...]
Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC) General Secretary encourages “the spirituality of Pause, Silence and Wait” during pandemic
Over the past few months, churches in Hong Kong dealt with the double whammy of COVID19 and the implementation of the “Regulations of Prohibition on Group Gathering”. Without [...]
Calling for an Economy of Life in a Time of Pandemic
The current Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives in a world already plagued with immense human suffering. In response, four organisations – the World Council [...]
Coming Home: Reflections On COVID-19 by Karen Francis
Throughout the years of working with CWM, there were moments I welcomed with unfettered joy – my arrivals in Jamaica. My work involves travel, sometimes spanning several days. [...]
Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) supports COVID-19 relief efforts in Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia (GPM) and Nepal
The Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) is working with various local and international church and government organisations to support COVID-19 relief initiatives. This includes responding to the urgent [...]
United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) hosts family service to empower church members to thrive during pandemic
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) hosted an online Synodical Family Service themed “Building Strong Families for a Post COVID-19 Society” on May 17. [...]
The Woolf Institute launches video series “COVID-19 Chronicles”
The Woolf Institute, an independent research centre, has launched “COVID-19 Chronicles”, a series of short videos where religious leaders across the Abrahamic faiths are interviewed about how they [...]
United Church in Zambia (UCZ) continues suspension of church gatherings
UCZ Synod Headquarters released a second pastoral letter on COVID-19 in end April, following consultative meetings with the Presbytery Bishops, the UCZ COVID-19 taskforce report, and after the [...]
Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) reminds member churches to “stay safe, innovate, sanitise”.
In an ecumenical advisory to its member churches after Fiji’s COVID-19 confirmation, PCC encouraged member churches to “review its role as God’s hands in society by ministering to, [...]
Choosing between death and death: A COVID-19 reflection by Rev Sindiso Jele
2Ki 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? :4 [...]
Online conference calls for an economy of life in a time of COVID-19 pandemic
A series of two e-conferences held on 17 and 24 April, brought together some 25 participants to reflect on the socio-economic-ecological impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and how [...]
Fear, faith and COVID-19: a reflection by Rev Wayne Hawkins
The COVID19 pandemic impacts on us all and reveals the deep divides between us. While for some, catching the virus will mean a measure of discomfort and isolation, [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) produces guide on safeguarding people in the midst of COVID-19
As church premises close for the foreseeable future, the United Reformed Church (URC) has produced a guide on how to keep safeguarding a priority as they take into [...]
United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) releases Pastoral Letter on COVID19
In a pastoral letter in March, the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) General Secretary Rev. Kudzani Ndebele and President Rev Sikhalo Cele expressed unequivocal support for [...]
Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) shares live-stream worship options
Following Fiji’s first COVID-19 confirmed case in March, some churches took immediate action to limit human-to-human contact, especially in the distribution of the Eucharist. Later on, Fiji prohibited [...]
Church of South India (CSI) dioceses actively involved in COVID-19 relief efforts
As India government has extended the lockdown from 15 April to 3 May, the Church of South India (CSI) dioceses have pitched in with monetary contributions, helping vulnerable [...]
United Reformed Church (URC) offers digital worship
As the world deals with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and so much is being re-shaped, the United Reformed Church (URC) has issued advice and shared a wide range [...]
New resource: “The Distanced Church: Reflections on Doing Church Online” published
Professor of Communication at Texas A&M University and director of the Network for New Media, Religion and Digital Culture Studies, Heidi Campbell, has launched a new publication, providing [...]
United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) provides multi-media resources as part of being the Church in the COVID-19 world
After Jamaica confirmed its first COVID-19 case on 10 March, the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) encouraged their congregants to seek new opportunities to [...]
The Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) offers church services over the telephone
The Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) has set up a free telephone service for people who are not confident of using the internet. Upon dialing in, callers can [...]
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) assists to provide guidance on managing church and communities during COVID-19 pandemic
“We know that the Church is far more than the buildings we worship in – now is a time for us to demonstrate this truth. While many things [...]
New resource: HDI produces manual to help churches cope with COVID-19 challenges
The Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) has created this practical “Preparing Your Church for Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Step-by-Step, Research-Informed and Faith-Based Planning” Manual. With biblical wisdom, research insights, and [...]
Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) Moderator urges congregations to discern God’s purpose in the pandemic
Following the release of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS)’s synod advisory to continue suspension of all worship services and church activities, and closure of church premises to [...]
Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC) provides devotions and encourages prayer during COVID19
Over the past few months, The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC) has called on Christians to fast and pray about the raging [...]
Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN) devises creative ways of being church during COVID-19 pandemic
With the Netherlands government advising cancellation of all meetings of over 100 people, the Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN) recommended the same to its churches, and offered [...]
Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) and Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) issue COVID 19 guidelines for key church events and activities
Complying with directives from UK and Welsh governments to contain the COVID-19 spread, the Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) urged churches to discontinue all meetings held in their [...]
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) responds to pandemic with social responsibility
The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) also complied with the COVID-19 restrictions and responded in a responsible manner, releasing a pastoral letter in January urging local churches and [...]
WHO provides recommendations and guidance to religious leaders and faith communities on functioning during COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19, with the contribution of think tanks, grass-root practitioners and [...]
WCC to live-stream Webinar on taking church ministries online on 29 April
Going digital for church ministries and worship services may be uncharted territory for many churches, as country lockdowns continue for some countries battling a second wave of COVID-19 [...]
Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) initiates webinars to address pressing issues caused by Covid-19
Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has initiated a series of webinars focusing on pressing issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Held on 30 April from 12 PM to [...]