A note from Bishop Dillahunt: Updated COVID-19 recommendations and actions

On March 16 Bishop Dillahunt hosted a call with our rostered ministers regarding COVID-19 actions and recommendations. This is what was shared.

Updated 3.20.20: Resources from our SOS congregations to help one another during the COVID-19 outbreak

Our congregations and their leaders are developing creative ways to share the Gospel and 'gather' for worship. Look here for resources your congregation can tap into...including online worship services.

These are the resources YOU have provided for us! THANK YOU!

Worship resources for SOS congregations during COVID-19 restrictions

Check here for ways to live stream or record and share your worship with your congregation and others. We are also collecting other worship and study ideas/resources here to help your congregation continue to be together when you should not be together physically.

Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic with your mental health intact

This is a two-part series on how to keep yourself and others mentally healthy during this time of high-stress and social/physical isolation. Please take a few moments to read this short story and apply the action items today, because we care about you.

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Assessing mental health for depression and suicidality during the COVID-19 pandemic

This is a the 2nd story in our two-part series on how to keep yourself and others mentally healthy during this time of high-stress and social/physical isolation. Part two of this series focuses on how to identify depression and the potential for suicide in others and how you can help.

(Updated 3.20.20) COVID-19: Guidance for pastors and congregations

We are compiling all the various stories seen on Facebook and in our e-bulletins on our homepage in the central story section so you can find what you need quickly. Here's what's there as of 3.20.20.

SOS & ELCA

--Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic with your mental health intact

--Important COVID-19 Update from Southern Ohio Synod for 3.18.20

--Special prayers in light of continued spread of COVID-19 virus

--COVID-19: A Lutheran response as we walk along and minister in this time

--Protocols for the Coronavirus--Please share with your congregations

--ELCA presiding bishop addresses concerns about COVID-19

These resources and others at ELCA.org/PublicHealth.

• Bishop Eaton on COVID-19 pastoral video
• Worship in Times of Public Health Concerns
• Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern: COVID-19/Coronavirus
• Congregational Planning Checklist for Public Health Concerns
• How to stream your worship service — A starter guide
• Guidance for funeral practices during a health crisis English PDF Download

Ohio Department of Health 

--COVID-19 Checklist for Faith Based Organizations

--Ohio Department of Health COVID homepage

CDC & WHO

--Share the Facts about COVID-19 from the CDC

--Centers for Disease Control-Coronavirus Disease 2019

--World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Disease