Below are resources that were discussed during 2023's Church Conference Session. These digital versions are available for you to download and use in whatever way best meets your needs. Print versions are available at your Conference...
In the northern hemisphere, many churches will offer a Blue Christmas Service on December 21 or 22, 2022. This marks the longest night of the year and the shortest day.
We have crossed a threshold that we all knew was looming but prayed would not materialize. The thought that one million souls have been lost to this pandemic is unfathomable. The loss is felt in every community across our nation without regard to...
Throughout this longer-than-anticipated season of disruption and new ways of being church together, Bishop Easterling and church leaders have stressed that the safety and health of every person is our priority. Each context is different, but our...
A word from the Bishop and Task Force “I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love, and make an effort to preserve...
All Tip Sheets The risk for unvaccinated greeters, ushers, and Communion stewards is high as most of their tasks do not allow for appropriate physical distancing and/or handling items that multiple people touch. (BWC Guidelines for...
All Tip Sheets The risk for transmitting the virus is high for children under the age of 5 as they are still ineligible for vaccine protection. If you are planning on providing these ministries, please carefully read the CDC Guidelines for...
All Tip Sheets Social/coffee hours may be resumed as restaurants return to full capacity. Food should be served wearing gloves and using utensils rather than offering open table buffets. (BWC Guidelines for Re-entering Well, p...
All Tip Sheets Offerings should be collected in secure receptacles near entrances and exits. We advise continued encouragement of electronic offering. A safe method for counting the offering must be implemented including the use of disposable...
All Tip Sheets Though you will be communicating to people that they should stay home if they feel ill or if someone at home is sick, you must prepare for the possibility that someone may become ill during a church gathering. Identify a space in...
