Updates from the Northeastern Minnesota Synod on
(COVID-19) Coronavirus
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Synod Smart Team held an Open Forum (Zoom) on COVID-19, Thursday, March 18. Below is the video recording of it.
Zoom Meeting, Dec. 17th, of the Synod COVID-19 Smart Team |
Links Related to COVID-19 and Congregations (March 19, 2021)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html CDC Community Organizations and Gatherings https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/index.html Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) - daily situation update for COVID-19 https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/situation.html Preparedness Plan Requirements for Faith-based Communities (revised 3/14/21) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/safefaith.pdf MDH Guidance for Vehicle Gatherings, Parades and Drive-ins (3/12/21) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vehiclegather.pdf Music Activities and Performances During COVID-19 (revised 3/12/21) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/musicguide.pdf MDH Planning Funeral and Memorial Services during COVID-19 (1/15/21) https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/mortsci/docs/planduringcovid.pdf Vaccine Connector Site (to sign up to be notified of vaccine availability) https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/ COVID-19 Restriction Updates (summary prepared by Pastor Rollie on 3/17/21) http://www.nemnsynod.org/uploads/2/5/8/8/25887261/covid_restrictions.2021.03.15__2_.pdf American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) Information on ventilation and air filtration https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/resources |
Resources from Church Mutual:
click on 2021: Another Year of Charting New Territory
click on 2021: Another Year of Charting New Territory
Here's the most recent FAQ from the ELCA on having a remote, electronic annual meeting.
Note the changes/additions to Robert's Rules (having an orderly meeting) and on voting.
FAQs on Remote Congregational Meetings (rev. Dec. 2020)
Note the changes/additions to Robert's Rules (having an orderly meeting) and on voting.
FAQs on Remote Congregational Meetings (rev. Dec. 2020)
Having an Annual Meeting during COVID-19
from Synod Secretary Pastor Rollie Bockbrader
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NE MN Pastoral and Congregational Resources
ELCA Resources
The ELCA has posted preliminary guidance on the ELCA website regarding the recent developments in relief resources from the federal government.
Important Financial Resources for Congregations:
- ELCA- Here to Serve
- ELCA PPP Application
- ELCA PPP Loans FAQ
- ELCA PPP Loans Video
- ELCA Covid-19 Benefits
- ELCA Remote Meetings
- COVID-19 Cares Act Resources
- www.elca.org/PublicHealth
- Update and Resources on COVID-19-related Benefits for ELCA Congregations, Synods, Other Ministries and their Employees
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act – UCC Update
- Summary of Cares Act Provisions
Important Financial Resources for Congregations:
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQ, ELCA (Video Here)
- Remote Council and Congregation Meetings FAQ, ELCA