COVID-19 Response Updates & Resources for Churches

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Guidelines: 

• Updates from Bishop Brown, Diocesan Staff and The Episcopal Church 
• CDC COVID-19 Guidelines for Community and Faith-based Organizations
• CDC Coronavirus Considerations for Communities of Faith
• Maine CDC COVID-19 Prevention Checklist - Industry Guidance for Religious Organizations
• Maine Council of Churches: At the Threshold: Congregations and Their Buildings in the Time of COVID-19 

 Resources:

• Resources for Home and Online Worship
• Digital Worship Resources - Online Worship and Meeting Tools 
• Episcopal Relief and Development - Faith-Based Response to Epidemics
• Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices COVID19 Resources
• Guide for churches from Christianity Today
• Guide for Christian Burial During COVID-19 (Download Word version here)
• 10 Guidelines for Pastoral Care during the Coronavirus outbreak 

Community Support and Aid in Maine:

• How to Help and Where to Find Help in Maine at Maine Helps
• Other Assistance in Maine
  • Mainers Together
  • Maine COVID-19 Resources
  • Maine Equal Justice
  • Maine Coronavirus Community Assistance

• 12 Step Programs
  • 24 Hour Hotline: 800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335
  • AA Phone Meetings Every Day