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Jewish Day Schools Reopening Guide

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Connection in the Time of Coronavirus PDF

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Beth Moore: ‘If You’re Not Going to Get Vaccinated, for the Love of God, Put on a Mask’

Embracing the Future of Missionary Work

Elder and Sister Uchtdorf on Missionary Service During the Pandemic

Dispatch from South Korea: Reflections on a year of innovative missionary work during COVID-19

COVID-19’s Impact on Missionary Training Centers

Hit hard by COVID, Native Americans come together to protect families and elders

March 15, 2020-Sunday Worship Service

This sermon goes into finding hope during a pandemic, and the importance of creatively engaging with God

Presbyterian Service 5/24/20

This sermon was delivered in May of 2020, and touches on topics such as when the church plans to resume in-person services, and the importance of remaining safe and healthy amidst a pandemic.

Sounds of Salem

This source provides the rationale behind Salem Church's adherence to public safety guidelines, as well as a sermon that touches on safety in faith amidst the pandemic.

Visioning the Post Quarantine Church: Gather Differently and Better

Worship on March 29

The sermon reflects on current times of uncertainty and uses metaphors to bring hope to the congregation.

Orientation, Disorientation, Reorientation

The Chosen People vs. Their Chosen People

Purity's Dangers: At the Interstices of Religion and Public Health in Israel

Community, Authority, and Autonomy: Jewish Resources for the Vaccine Wars

Coronavirus, China, and the Middle East

A theological response to growing "vaccine hesitancy" in american evangelical churches

New Passover Traditions Emerge from Pandemic Year

This article covers the specific stories of Conservative Jewish families and how they have come to deal with the pandemic in a variety of ways. from going fully face to face, while others have stayed remote.

Celebrating Passover During a Pandemic: Same, But Different

Just referencing to the ongoing struggle of an online Passover and the overall transitions that Judaism has made from in person to virtual at the beginning of the pandemic

Conservative/Masorti Movement Statement on Gatherings and Communal Expectations

This article covers some of the rules Conservative Jews had to face within the beginning of the Pandemic. Just to give an idea of what rules and guidelines this group had to partake in for their religion.

Passover in a Time of Pandemic ‚Äì Rabbi Sharon Brous

Kashrut Subcommittee Recommendations for Passover 5780 in Light of COVID-19

GPMC Worship Service - March 22, 2020 9:00am

This sermon focuses on staying together during COVID, but also listening to science when it comes to taking care of yourself.

Pastoral Message to the Faithful regarding released vaccines for COVID-19

Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations

Vaccine Covid-19

Pentecost, Prejudice, and Pandemic - A Sermon for Pentecost 2020

Trust and Conspiracy in a Pandemic (Matthew 14:22-3)

Silent Majority Awaken!: November 16th 2021 Flashpoint Discussion

Don't be Overcome

Walking into speech

From the Pastor

Letter from a Christian doctor: God gave us this vaccine. Let's use it

Dr. Peter Mack, an Evangelical Christian doctor, wrote an article praising the COVID-19 vaccines, asking for the Evangelical community to view them as blessings from God. “God provided a tool to protect us,” Mack compares the vaccines to the Biblical stories of Egypt and its famine. He claims God used “human talent and hard work” through Joseph, and the David and Goliath, as God chose David to defeat Goliath rather than striking him down Himself. Dr. Mack also highlights skepticism of vaccines, explaining how fear has led to violence, including his experience of a small bomb having been thrown through his window after he expressed the need for the vaccines.

Pastor reveals the reasons behind COVID vaccine hesitancy in the evangelical community

In this interview with Rev. Russell Moore about the COVID-19 vaccines and Evangelical hesitancy, Rev. Moore states that misinformation and mistrust fuel conspiracies, contributing to skepticism. Moore acknowledges that taking the vaccine is one’s own decision, but that it should also be known that the vaccine was created to help others around you. No individual in his community has expressed any skepticism for the vaccines, but Moore has encountered hesitancy online. He claims that pushback on Evangelicals could backfire if it is too “heavy handed”. Instead, he proposes that the ending of social distancing should be the main focus of discussion.

NY Archdiocese refuses to mandate COVID vaccine for students

Pope Francis urges people to get COVID-19 vaccines

On vaccination, NY archdiocese tramples the rights of the faithful

Ethical Questions Surrounding the Covid-19 Vaccines, Catholic NYC, Archdiocese of New York, April 14, 2021

The Pandemic The Vaccine And The Mark Of The Beast

A Double Vaccination Of Jesus?

Are You Fully Vaccinated?

The Power Of Choice - Learning To Make The Right Choices

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

I Have Overcome

Le-Hayim: Jewish Wisdom for a Time of Pandemic

COVID 19 Sermon by Rabbi Rosenstein

We're Not in the Promised Land Yet

Uncertain Times

In this sermon, Probert speaks about the unpredictable times ahead and discusses precautions that must be taken by the congregation.

What Difference will Asian American Christians Make?

the Racialization of Face Masks

Face masks have gained an unprecedented salience in the lives of people worldwide.

‚ÄòIt is important that they see us‚Äô: Pastors reflect on preaching during pandemic

Religious leaders join COVID-19 fight in Africa

Cultural Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic: Religions, Illness Perception, and Perceived Stress

Being a Good Samaritan in a Day of COVID-19

My observation of religion during COVID-19 is how heavily politized it can become.

[duplicate] Transcript of Bishop Porter Taylor's Remarks on Preaching in the Time of COVID

During the pandemic, I personally had a tough time trying to understand why things were happening the way they were. I tried to only talk about the positives when we were living in a world where everything seemed almost negative. This sermon was both uplifting and powerful in an attempt to help others understand that we are not alone during this time and accept the good times and the bad times as they are what defines our specific story.

What Warrants Religious Exemption from Covid Vaccine Mandates?

Together in Christ Responding to Covid-19

I believe the pandemic has come with positives and negatives. I think the positive is more than the negative.

Glorifying God In The Midst Of A Pandemic

We should confront this crisis and every crisis bravely. Fear has no place in the life of a believer

Orthodox Sermon - Love, Obedience and a Pandemic

Beware of Covetousness

Parshat Terumah, "Purim and Coronavirus: What We Can Achieve When We Work Together"

Why diseases and pandemics?

Wisconsin Catholic pastor who preached against Covid-19 vaccine ordered to step down

According to the article, Rev. James Altman was asked to step down from his position. Rev. Altman allegedly preached right-wing politics and shunned the COVID-19 vaccines in sermons. However, when it came to light that he was asked to step down by his bishop, many of the congregation were distraught. Some said that he should stay as there is “no science behind the false religion of covidism”, and others expressed that the bishop and others who wanted the Reverend to step down were “wolves in sheep’s clothing”. However others seem relieved to hear the news, as Rev. Altman claimed that COVID-19 was a hoax and also asserted that “you cannot be Catholic and a Democrat”, driving a political wedge through the community. Others in the Catholic community have compared him to a false prophet, and have expressed sympathy to those who have embodied his sermons.

More U.S. parents are willing to vaccinate their children, a survey finds.

I think that COVID-19 will make an important influence for parents and children.

What Are You Running From?

Pastor Greg Fairrington explains that there should be no mandate on receiving the vaccine and everyone should have a choice rather receive it or not. He believes that God is on their side, and with that, there is no need to mandate a vaccine. He has created a paper slip that exempts his followers from receiving the vaccine for schooling, work, etc.

Religious Exemptions During the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Only Worsen the Crisis

I don’t think gatherings can be held during COVID19 because of religious exemptions. It is very dangerous and unhealthy to hold gatherings.

Getting a religious exemption to a vaccine mandate may not be easy. Here's why

I think it’s important for a local religion to have a leader to make a view on vaccines

School Opening Mass | September 7, 2021 | Our Lady of Grace

I can see throughout the world the struggles with the Covid 19 pandemic, but happy to see in person sermons coming back into communities really revealing the love for the church.

Searching for Comfort | Seeking Solace | Psalm 23

This sermon provides an interesting perspective as at the time it was delivered, the pastor delivering it was in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19.

'Things Will Never Be The Same.' How The Pandemic Has Changed Worship

During COVID-19 crisis, I found that there are differences in religious beliefs and health management

Corona Virus and a Faith Based Approach

Living is Winning

A lot of people during the pandemic formed their opinions based off of how their religious leaders acted. This is why analyzing sermons is so important.

Coronavirus: The Truth Revealed

Preaching God's Unfathomable Comfort

Religion and Faith Perception in a Pandemic of COVID-19

The most interesting quote that made me wanted to share this article is how the Polish official stated that "Churches are like hospitals for the souls".

Loving Our Neighbor in a Time of Pandemic

The Concordia University Irvine shares feelings about covid-19 and ways to handle it's obstacles. They also share their goals that they strive for at the university.

Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

How COVID Changes Us: Pandemic Pause and Prayer

COVID-19: how can churches respond?

Church Encourages Missionaries to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine

This article states that if young Latter-Day Saints missionaries are to leave the United States, they should get the COVID-19 vaccine. If they do not comply with receiving the vaccine, they will instead be given a mission location within the United States. Mission medical coordinators have been observing COVID-19 vaccine availability for missionaries in hopes that they can go on missions sooner rather than later.

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The First Presidency Urges Latter-day Saints to Wear Face Masks When Needed and Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

The leaders urge the followers to get vaccinated which causes a divide in the community over getting vaccinated

Few Americans say their house of worship is open, but a quarter say their faith has grown amid pandemic

WBC Sermons - Covid Testing

Rabbis Need to do Our Part to Help Keep the Coronavirus From Spreading

I am Jewish, and as Covid-19 has shut down stores, schools, places of worship, etc, I have not been able to go to temple, as my services were moved online(virtual). This has been a change in which I am not used to, and am still adjusting to as I am used to seeing family and friends at temple, singing along, and just th overall ambience of being inside the actual temple.

Spirituality and Health in Pandemic Times: Lessons from the Ancient Wisdom

COVID-19 Crisis, COVID-19 Crisis, Impacts on Catholic Schools, and Potential Impacts on Catholic Schools, and Potential Responses | Part 1: Developed Countries with Focus on the United States

This article is very of its time as this is a very real reality for the catholic community.

A deeper look at Catholic schools' pandemic enrollment plunge