Prayer

God of Boundless Love and Energy, we need you in these days.  As we fear, grieve, doubt, and worry, we are confronted again with our human limitations.  Though made in your image, we sorely lack what is needed to bring us through this pandemic with healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and healthy souls.  Do not stand out of reach, but draw close.  Hold us in your protection.  Grant us, we pray, rest, unexpected laughter, patience, and courage for what lays ahead.  Amen!​

Presbytery Announcements

October 6, 2020 Email - WCC Recommendations after Emergency Order 3
​July 27, 2020 Email - Creative Strategies for Congregational Compliance with COVID-19 Safety Protocols
June 24, 2020 Letter - Update to Covid-19 Guidelines
May 23, 2020 Letter - Update on Reopening
​May 14, 2020 Letter - Advice on Supreme Court "Safer At Home" Decision
​May 8, 2020 Letter - Reopening Guidelines  
April 16, 2020 Letter - Safer At Home Update
April 3, 2020 Letter to Churches and Clerks- Financial Aid
March 23, 2020 Letter to Churches
March 17, 2020 Letter to Churches
March 12, 2020 Letter to Churches​

Reopening Guidelines

WCC Holding Our Plans Loosely: Returning to Church 2.0 (webinar recorded January 14, 2021)
          Holding Our Plans Loosely (executive summary)
          Holding Our Plans Loosely (document)
          Holding Our Plans Loosely (slides)

WCC Returning to Church: An Early Fall Update

Strategies for Member/Participant Compliance 7.27.20

Presbytery of Milwaukee Guidance for Returning to Buildings or In-Person Gatherings - ​PDF or WORD

Returning Phases Graphic - PDF or WORD

WCC COVID-19 Science for Churches Webinar

State/County Guidelines (6.24.20)

​Face Mask Decal and Display Cards

Sample Congregation Covenant

Grace Beaver Dam Covid-19 Safety Plan Brochure

Returning to our Church Buildings: Risks, Safety, Possible Timelines & Scenarios - webinar recorded May 20, 2020

PC(USA) Returning to Public Worship Theological and Practical Considerations 

PAM Church Music and COVID-19 

Badger Bounce Back Summary

Badger Bounce Back with Gating Requirements

CDC Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
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CDC - Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility

WCC Recommendations after Emergency Order 3​

WCC Executive Summary - Clergy Survey
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WCC Returning to Church: July 2020 Recommendations 

WCC Returning to Church

WCC Church Music in the Age of COVID-19

​WHO Risk Assessment Tool for Reopening

Financial Matters

COVID-19 Presbytery Relief Application

​COVID-19 Legislation Guide for PC(USA) -- CARES Act & Families First Coronavirus Response Act

FAQs Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program & the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
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Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guides & Checklist

Paycheck Protection Program Application Form

BoP Offers Dues Relief & Deferments to Churches & Employers

COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency & Short/Long-Term Recovery Grants Information

COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency & Short/Long-Term Recovery Grants Application

Matthew 25 Emergency Grants

The Presbyterian Foundation’s online giving service provides a quick and easy way for people to set up regular, automated gifts to the church.

Best Practices

CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility 

PC(USA) COVID-19 Resources for Churches and Individuals

PC(USA) Guidance on Baptism and Ordination & Installation During the Pandemic

Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion: Baptisms and Ordination During the Pandemic

Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion: Ordinations and Installations in the Age of COVID

Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion: Weddings in General and in a Pandemic

Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion: Communion in an Emergency/Pandemic

​Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion: Church in an Emergency/Pandemic

​Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion: Ordination of Minister of Word and Sacrament during a Pandemic 

Online Meetings

Advisory opinion about congregational electronic meetings

Digital Meetings

Electronic Meetings and Email Voting

Doodle Vote

Free eBooks and Curriculum

Ministry During Pandemic: From Awareness to Implementation
by Dr. Naomi Paget, B.C.C., B.C.E.T.S.

Connections: Year A, Volume 2 (for Kindle)

The Present Word Adult Curriculum

Growing in Grace & Gratitude Coloring Pages

Materiality as Resistance, Chapter 5

Flyaway Books

Health Concerns/Pandemic Responses

Viruses & Vaccines: What You Need to Know with Lisa Allgood
Recorded January  7, 2021

​State of Wisconsin Emergency Order #1, effective August 1, 2020
​evers.wi.gov/Documents/COVID19/FaceCoveringFAQ.pdf
​Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

​Center for Disease Control and Prevention Resources for Community- and Faith-Based Leaders

Center for Disease Control and Prevention Stress & Coping

World Health Organization

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Managing Stress and Anxiety

​Coronavirus and Your Medical Benefits

Coronavirus Information: What to Do If You Think You Need Care

Coronavirus e-Learning Available from Board University

Support for Managing Fears About Coronavirus

Milwaukee Area Safe Food Map via Hunger Task Force

Unemployment Benefits Eligibility

Comprehensive List of Services for Those in Need in WI