COVID-19 PANDEMIC—STAYING CONNECTED
Listed below are documents and links to help congregations, pastors and elders explore ways and learn how to stay connected. Please check back for new information which is added to the top of each section.
Documents
Helpful Zoom Features: Spotlighting
from Mike Givler, Synod of the Trinity Communications Coordinator
Communication Strategies During Pandemic Webinar, August 12, 2020
Mike Givler’s Powerpoint Presentation
Brian Wallace’s Powerpoint Presentation
Zoom Security Tip Sheet
How to avoid zoombombing and run an efficient Zoom meeting by Mike Givler, Synod of the Trinity Communications Coordinator
EXPIRED—New Technology Grant from Synod
This grant is intended to support congregations and presbyteries in procuring the technology, technological training and support, and/or technological needs assessment critical to moving forward with their ministry in these changing times.
Hymns, Copyrights and Public Domain
Information for choosing hymns for live-streaming from PC(USA) Store
Guidelines on Live Streaming Services
The following guidelines are provided to assist pastors and other leaders for live streaming services of worship in a faithful and effective way.
Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown, PA Pandemic Action Plan
Good insights for congregations making decisions in an ever changing landscape.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Guidance for Congregations
How to response to a severe infectious disease outbreak.
The Movable Feast
Worship model for congregations scattered in different places.
Links
Live Streaming Information, Resources and Guidelines
Audio Tips for Hybrid Worship
by Richard Hong, Presbyterians Today
The Scattered Church
Resources from PC(USA)’s Office of Theology, Formation, and Evangelism which include “Quicksheets”, Videos, Zoom Conversations, and Funding Sources
Go to The Scattered Church Webpage
Communication Strategies During COVID-19 Webinar
Presented by the Technology Task Force of Beaver-Butler Presbytery on August 12, 2020
Watch the Video
Live Streaming for the Long Haul
by Brian Wallace, Pittsburgh Presbytery
Watch the Video
