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Lawyers and Collars brings together faith leaders, working in partnership with attorneys, and civic engagement organizations to involve communities of faith in voting rights education and protection. The initiative is dedicated to protecting our most vulnerable citizens and protecting the right to vote for all.
“Regardless of how the election turns out, I will not hold hate, disdain, or ridicule for those who voted differently from me. Whether I am pleased or upset about the outcome, I will seek to understand the concerns and aspirations of those who voted differently and will look for opportunities to work with people with whom I disagree.”
And invite your friends to sign the Pledge by clicking one of the share buttons below:
We’ve been inspired by stories of Americans responding to COVID-19. We spoke with state legislators, faith leaders, and average Americans about the importance of engaging differences during the pandemic.
Sacred Ground Dialogue Series curriculum and the thinking behind it, by way of extending a heartfelt invitation for you to either organize or join a dialogue circle in your community to participate in transformational conversation about race. The series is part of the Becoming Beloved Community initiative of The Episcopal Church, a long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society.
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Webinar Resources
Ways to learn online
VTS webinars-Click to access important and informative webinars from Virginia Theological Society
Zoom How To -Click to access webinars on how to use Zoom video conferencing.
The CEEP Network presents webinars on various subjects underlining the impact this pandemic is having in our faith tradition and being the church during this challenging time. Offering important weekly webinars like these below....
Ferguson Revisited
Theology of Gratitude Roundtable Discussion
ERD webinars-Click to access all of the informative Episcopal Relief and Development webinars.
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Administrative Resources
Ways to maintain business practices
Manual of Business Methods- This Manual identifies requirements and seeks to provide helpful advice on sound, practical internal controls, accounting guidelines and business practices.
Church Pension Group-Click for news about clergy pension assessments and many other helpful resources
Harvard Business Review - Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.
Episcopal Church Foundation- Helps congregations, dioceses and more engage in visioning and planning, develop leadership and raise and manage resources for ministry.
Alban at Duke Divinity School-helps leaders connect and learn from one another by sharing practical wisdom, stories of thriving congregations and transformational models of ministry.
Prepare Your Parish-This step by step guide can be used to prepare your parish for public health emergencies
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GENERAL RESOURCES
Ways to keep your congregation informed
The Episcopal Church-Provides us all with the role of churches, Dioceses and compassionate Christians
Episcopal Relief & Development-Visit for resources and training to help prepare for disasters, they provide emergency support to aid with a full and sustained recovery.
CDC-Center for Disease Control-Provide many resources to k eep up to date with the latest guidelines, precautions and areas of greatest concern.
NATIONAL CRISIS HOTLINES
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Helpline 1-800-662-4357
AA Meeting Locator 1-844-334-6862
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
For life threatening emergencies, please dial 911.
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Pastoral Care
Ways to aid
As outbreaks of the coronavirus continue to spread globally, the endgame continues to be a moving target. Meanwhile, we as shepherds and faith leaders still must care for people, many of whom are feeling a rise in anxiety verging on panic.
How can we, as leaders, accompany people through this current valley of anxiety, fear and death? These 10 guidelines can help frame our
thinking and our caring response.
as the facts about domestic violence in the United States.-Spanish Available
CDC Guidance for older adults-Evidence-based, scientific information to educate, inform, and assist in translating research into public health practice.- Spanish Available
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Ways to Worship
Resources and how to for
social distance worship
Faith at Home-Our faith is not just something we check in with on Sundays; our faith is how we live lives of meaning and purpose every day of the week, if we will learn to notice and respond to how God is moving.
Copyright Information-Live streamed services has highlighted the need for some guidance regarding the copyright law implications of this increasingly used method of maintaining community and fellowship.
Continuing Online Church-As we move from Season I into Season II, a number of churches in the diocese continue to explore and build on options for “doing church” online.
How to do church online-Learn best practices for streaming church online with this LIVE Webinar featuring digital and online pastors from around the US.
ChurchNext- Explore hundreds of online courses that can invigorate your life and your congregation's, with individual and group classes. Congregational Vitality offers a library of classes-CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO or sign up for just $10
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Connection Resources
Ways to keep your congregation connected
Webs.com-Click to create a free, easy to use website
MailChimp-An all in one email and business marketing platform, a low cost way to create and send group emails
Zoom Online Conferencing-Enable quick adoption with meeting capabilities that make it easy to start, join, and collaborate across any device.
Free Conference Calls-Collaborate wherever you are in a private, on-demand free online meeting room with free video conferencing, free screen sharing and free dial-in integration.
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Recovery Ministries
Recovery Resources in the Time of Pandemic
for the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church (RMEC) All 12-Step meeting
Wednesday evenings at 8:00 pm Eastern. Everyone is welcome. Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 923 8806 4304
In the Rooms, a resource for a variety of 12 Step groups:
The following hotlines can be reached for access to online meetings:
Palm Beach County AA 24/7 Help Line
561-655-5700
Martin County AA
24-HR Hotline: (772) 283-9337
Upper Florida Keys AA
24- HR Hotline: 305-393-0857
Key West AA Meetings
Celebrate Recovery
Time: Fridays 7:00pm-8:00pm, Miami Springs, FL 33166 Open Group:
Meeting ID: 385 495 606AUDIO only 929-205-6099 Code 385 495 606#
Al-Anon Virtual Meetings, for families and loved ones of those addicted to alcohol
Al-Anon South Florida
Narcotics Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous Virtual Meetings
Gamblers Anonymous Meetings
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
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Parish Life Resources
Ways to share Devotions
Caffeinated Church-Monthly Parish Collaboration Meetings and resources on staying connected and communicating with your parish.
Ministry Architects helps churches build healthy systems that create space for deliberate, often disruptive, innovation. Offers many free resources.
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Formation Resources
Ways to keep your congregation engaged and connected
Bible studies that address fear, something many people around the world are feeling right now. Read these studies together and discuss over phone calls, email, online meeting platforms or on social media.-Spanish Available
Eformation- a learning community dedicated to finding ways to bring the work of formation, discipleship, and community organizing that churches already do, online.
Living compass- Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner’s Weekly Words of Wellness columns cover a new topic each week providing insight and wisdom for our everyday lives.
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Stewardship Resources
Ways to improve tithing
Sign on: 1PETER Password: FOUR:10
TENS is an association of church leaders who understand, practice, and proclaim God’s call to generosity. They provide parishes with an unlimited amount of resources, letters, Bible readings & more.
Tithely Online Giving- Tithely is a way for your parish to give to your church in a meaningful, simple, and fast way. Tithely is free to set up and use and offers a variety of digital giving tools for your church.
Vanco Online Giving – Vanco is another online giving option helping schools, churches and nonprofits thrive. We provide technology that helps you stay connected to your community-Spanish Available
PayPal- Makes it easier for people to donate on your website in just a few taps or clicks by adding a standard or customized Donate button. With easy, DIY integration, you can be up and running in 15 minutes–no programming skills required.
Giving365-sign up for a free account and get a folder labeled “Leading through the Coronavirus outbreak and social distancing” filled with helpful resources.
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Outreach Resources
Ways to reach out to your community
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website-provides resources to mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters, provides a forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration; and fosters more effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster.
Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida-Works together with parishes, nonprofit partners and the Diocese of Southeast Florida, to help parishioners reduce human suffering by funding programs for youth, their families, the elderly and the homeless.
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Liturgy Resources
Ways to guide and prepare for liturgy
VTS- a practical hub for faith leaders to rely on for digital ministries. Provides
timely, trusted guidance and tools for leaders to use as we experience these
changes together.
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Clergy Resources
Ways to handle grief, stress & anxiety
Vicarious Trauma-Warning signs for vicarious trauma, sometimes also called compassion fatigue, the phenomenon generally associated with the “cost of caring” for others.
CDC Guidelines for Responders- Guidelines and steps responders can take to ensure they are able to do their job and cope with challenging situations.
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Youth and Children Resources
Ways to keep the youth engaged
PRAYING IN COLOR - Do you want to pray but words escape you? Or perhaps sitting still and staying focused in prayer are a challenge. Perhaps you need a new way to pray! Praying in Color is a visual concrete way to pray.
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