June 3, 2020

►Resources:
Here are resources used to guide the task force and session in preparing “The 4 Steps To Returning From a Season of Separation”:

• Returning to Public Worship is from the PCUSA and provides biblical support for the recommendations.

https://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/covid-19/returning_to_public_worship_may_2020.pdf

• Easy-to-understand article that gives scientific background of dangers and avoidance:

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20200511&instance_id=18384&nl=the-morning&regi_id=77850627&segment_id=27239&te=1&user_id=8e0bcd93e884d86b2d127b18c582b9f4

• A written summary of a long video. Provides twelve pointers for effective reopening.

https://hst.edu/tag/coronavirus/

• These articles raise questions about returning:

https://kenbraddy.com/2020/04/18/20-questions-your-church-should-answer-before-people-return/

https://kenbraddy.com/2020/04/25/24-more-questions-the-church-should-ask-before-people-return/

•  Wisconsin Council of Churches has done excellent work. Their materials are referenced across denominational boundaries.

https://www.wichurches.org/2020/04/23/returning-to-church/

https://www.wichurches.org/2020/05/08/church-music-covid19/?_thumbnail_id=2584

• Spring Hill, Mobile, has an approved detailed plan. They made it available for others.

https://mcusercontent.com/5f419ab08bab59bac1112851b/files/8852d2da-f28d-443a-8634-b0a3d457f3a5/Spring_Hill_Church_COVID_19.pdf