- Livestream worship for those not in attendance if you are still gathering in person (how to here)
- Livestream worship with only worship leaders in attendance if you are not gathering in person. See this helpful offer from OneLicense.net
- Pre-record worship and share it on social media, your website and email.
- Lead Bible Study, confirmation classes, and/or conversations via Zoom or Google Hangouts.
- Host a regular conference call (using Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.) to check in.
- Consider setting a common prayer time, so folks know they are praying together even if they aren’t gathered in person.
- Send out daily devotions via email or text.
- Create and mail a daily devotional for those isolated.
- Create a phone tree for checking in with parishioners who are isolated and/or not connected online.
- Divide up your church membership contact list among other leaders and call everyone to check in.
- Identify folks who need support re: grocery & supplies. Encourage sharing of supplies.
- Send cards to those who are isolated.
- Send notes of thanks and care to people, especially workers on the front lines and local care facilities like nursing homes and hospitals.
- Consider small group (no touch) outdoor gatherings: service projects, hikes, holy play time, wild church, etc.
- For our nursing home/care facilities: offer a daily prayer or devotional time over the intercom system.
- If you are healthy, volunteer with programs that provide critical services and need extra help at this time (ie. feeding programs, shelters, etc.)
Credit: Northwest Washington Synod
