COVID-19

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources

Seattle Presbytery is compiling resources and information for our churches and leaders in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Seattle Presbytery includes Kitsap and King Counties. Seattle Presbytery leadership quickly responded to the escalating situation, and on March 6, 2020, was the first PC(USA) presbytery in the country to issue a strong recommendation for all its churches to cancel worship and gatherings.

Read recent SeaPres communications & listen to the SeaPres Podcast currently covering COVID-19 topics. Social: SeaPres Facebook & SeaPres Twitter. Email: Contact SeaPres staff.

Covid-19 relief (federal, pcusa, seapres resources)

PLANNING A VIRTUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

PC(USA) LEGAL SERVICES & Seattle Presbytery

June 2021 Presbytery of Seattle Covid Building Guidelines & Best Practices
(only available upon request by email): communications<AT>seattlepresbytery.org.

PC(USA) Questions & Responses re: Gathering in Person

FAQ: Covid Church Building Use

PC(USA) COVID-19 Resources

A statement by the Stated Clerk on whether PC(USA) theology and polity support a religious exemption to vaccination mandates

Some advice from our General Counsel if you are employer being asked for such an exemption (bottom line: work with your own attorney)

INSURANCE BOARD

(Note: Check with your specific insurance provider regarding how your coverage might apply.)

Insurance Board Covid-19 Ministry Resources, including liability FAQ, building re-entry, and more

WORSHIP, COMMUNITY REACH, GIVING: SEAPRES CHURCHES & NEW WORSHIPING COMMUNITIES

VIRTUAL WORSHIP, LIVE STREAMING, & REMOTE WORK

MORE RESOURCES & UPDATES

Respected epidemiologist Dr. Daniel Chin, who consulted with the WHO and is a member of UPC, wrote an excellent article for faith leaders considering in person worship.

Wisconsin Council of Churches Resources, including BY FAITH WE STAND FIRM: MINISTRY IN THE ERA OF COVID VARIANTS

Board of Pensions COVID-19 resources

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance releases pandemic preparedness guide

5/24/20: A Conversation about Anti-Asian American Racism in the Age of COVID-19 (including Rev. Dr. J.P. Kang, Japanese PC)

Ways to Pray and Support Young Adults (especially during Covid, resource from UKirk Ministries)

Church Council of Greater Seattle COVID-19 resources

Insurance Board COVID-19 resources

Consumer Reports Coronavirus Resource Hub

Heffernan Insurance Coronavirus Guide for Businesses

American Health Care Association COVID-19 resources

WA State Dept. of Health Factsheet: Outbreak Preparedness for Communities & Community Organizations