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"Minced" virtual southern Jewish cooking competition
Four staff members of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life participated in a Facebook Live cooking competition via Zoom, hosted by ISJL Historian Dr. Josh Parshall and Dr. Marcie Cohen Ferris, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Professor Emeritus and scholar of foodways and southern and Jewish cultures. -
Institute of Southern Jewish Life Pass(over) the Seder Plate Video
A video from Institute of Southern Jewish Life celebrating Passover with a virtual passing of the Seder plate. All the staff at the ISJL participate to virtually welcome Passover. This video was shared on social media with ISJL supporters and partners. -
Easter for two
Not being able to go on retreat as planned for Holy Week, I created my own retreat time at home. Together with my partner, I created an Exultet roll for use at our 4:30 AM Easter Vigil. I chanted the Easter Proclamation off this roll and we had a complete service of our own, but for the Sacrament, including Gregorian chant and a reading from the Paschal homily of St. John Chrysostom. Easter came all the same! -
Medicine and Faith
I am a medical doctor and a person of faith. During the pandemic I have written several blog posts from these two perspectives. Several have discussed our family religious observances at home. -
Lent in the Time of Pandemic
I am Roman Catholic. Lent, the time of penance leading up to Easter, is the most solemn time of the year. For me, it is also a time of extra reflection on the mysteries of Christ's life and death, while continuing to live in the hope of the resurrection. This year, Lent was broken in half by the sudden imposition of "stay-home" orders that prevented us from going to work, going out to eat, going to mass, or enjoying most recreational activities, such as movies, plays, or concerts. I missed all of these communal activities. Soon it became clear, though, that we all were in this together. Shocking and unbelievable though it was, the whole world had shut down. On March 27, 2020, Pope Francis held a special service at the Vatican to ask God to end the plague and to give a blessing so we had the strength to endure what was coming. This haunting image of him alone in St. Peter's Square reflects to me the melancholy feeling of the time. It was as if the whole world was experiencing Lent together. -
Study, study, study
Like you, I have lots of time on my hands during the past several months. I have chosen to increase my knowledge of Judaism by studying online with my professors in Jerusalem (Hebrew University), here at home at my synagogue, and with the Jewish Theological Seminary in NY. The webinars have been free, usually one hour, presentations on Zoom with hundreds of other adult learners. A wonderful way to connect and learn from some of the leading experts in many fields of research. -
Zion Hill Church of the Brethren March Facebook Posts
Posts made to the congregation's Facebook page -
"God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
The First Parish (Unitarian Universalist) Weston, Massachusetts, choir sings "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Choir members sang individually, and Max Hall synchronized the voices. -
Apostolic House of Faith Facebook posts March-May
Posts made to the Apostolic House of Faith including sermons, updates, and inspirational messages. -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool Facebook posts during March
Facebook posts that cover corona virus procedures, inspirational messages, livestreams, etc. posted during March -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool March Worship Services
Worship services posted to the church's Facebook page during the month of March -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool Facebook Posts during April
Facebook posts involving calls to worship, corona virus updates, videos and more -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool April Worship Services
Worship services posted to the church's Facebook page -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool April Scripture of the Day
Daily scripture messages that are posted to the church's Facebook page -
Kentucky Governor Sends State Troopers To Church To Enforce Social Distancing
Kentucky State Police respond to an anonymous complaint against a church to enforce social distancing rules. -
South Bay United Pentecostal Church vs. Newsom
In South Bay United Pentecostal Church vs. Newsom, the Supreme Court of the United States decided against the Church's request for a temporary injunction of California's safety guidelines regarding reduced gathering size due to the COVID-19 pandemic. California's guidelines limit religious worship services to 25% of a building's capacity or 100 attendees. The concurring opinion, authored by Chief Justice Roberts, upholds California's guidelines because they work to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The dissenting opinion, written by Judge Kavanaugh, states that the order violates the First Amendment because it is discriminatory against places of worship and in favor of secular businesses. -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool Facebook Posts during May
Miscellaneous Facebook Posts from the First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool posted during the month of May. Includes inspirational messages, videos, and images -
St. John's Prep Diploma Delivery
As the COVID Pandemic prevented Commencement Exercises for the class of 2020 at St. John's Prep the Headmaster and Principal delivered 280 diplomas. The delivery process took 14 days, 1,100 miles and went to 64 towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Pictures profiling each delivery can be found here: https://stjohnsprep.smugmug.com/2019-2020-School-Year/Diploma-Deliveries/ -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool Senior Recognition
Video presentations and images meant to support the graduating class of 2020 -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool Scripture of the Day-May
Scriptures posted daily to the church's Facebook page during the month of May -
First United Methodist Church of East Liverpool May Worship Services
Worship Services Posted during the month of May through the congregation's Facebook Page -
Greenville, MS Police "Your rights have been suspended!"
Greenville, Mississippi police prepare to cite attendees of drive-up religious service -
Facebook Live Streams posted to the Beaver Street Church of Christ Facebook page during May
Facebook live worship services posted to the church's Facebook page during the month of may -
Message posted to the Beaver Street Church of Christ's Facebook page
Message from the Beaver Street Church of Christ -
Zoom Church Across the Country
We attend a small, rural Indiana church (less than 40 members). Our 13 year old plays piano for our services, and during this time of lockdown both my parents, who live in southern Indiana, and my husband’s parents in Jacksonville, Florida have been able to join us for services via Zoom and listen to their grandson play. It has been a gift.