COVID-19 Resources

Meet our Thriving in the COVID World Task Force

Gathering Our Parishes

Update on COVID Protocols 12/2021
An Update on Congregational Singing 6/22/2021 HERE
COVIDACTNOW tracker
Protocols for Eucharist in the time of COVID
10/1/20 Diocesan Check-In with Bishop Singh VIDEO
VIDEO - Returning to Worship in Church, The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester - (these are recommendations)
EDOR Guidelines
EDOR Gathering Guidelines Questionnaire
Gathering our Parishes Outdoors
A Word from the Liturgy and Sacrament Committee - Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate
Liturgy for Return to the Church Building
Thriving in the COVID World Task Force Roster
NYS COVID-19 Daily Tracker

Long-Term Care Facility Sacrament Guidelines

Managing Anxiety

CPG's Walk and Be Well, 28 Day Program

NYS Free Guided Meditations

C.A.R.E.S. ~ Small Business Loan ~ Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans
Free PPP Forgiveness Tool/Calculator
A link to information prepared by the American Bankers Association (ABA) related to a new shorter version for the forgiveness application form that SBA has issued.
The recently enacted Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act expands the opportunities for PPP loan forgiveness under the CARES Act
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application explanation and application 5/15/2020
New Application as of 4/3/2020
Steps to Address Financial Stress due to COVID-19
SBA Faith-Based Financial FAQ's
Paycheck Protection Loans FAQ's
Standing Committee Resolution for a PPP loan
Interim Final Rule
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Talking Points

Digital sharing resources for online services, meetings, and gatherings

For users organizing public group meetings such as church services on video conferencing with Zoom, BBB strongly encourages hosts to review their settings and confirm that only they can share their screen. This will prevent any outside disruption from the main video feed on a public session. Use a unique ID for large or public Zoom calls. When you create a Zoom account, the app assigns users a Personal Meeting ID (PMI). When hosting a large Zoom call where members of the public are attending, it’s better to use a one-time code rather than a user’s PMI. If not, hijackers can use the PMI to try and jump in on your Zoom calls at any time.

The latest Zoom client now has a “Professional Music Mode” that noticeably improves the audio quality
Diocesan Check-In with Bishop Singh / virtual sharing 8/20
Simply Zoom
Look good and sound great Zoom
Facebook Live tips
Livestream for small churches
Livestream camera options
Livestream for church
Good Shepherd, Webster Livestream plan
Complete safeguards from the Better Business Bureau for video conferencing
Copyright resources - very important!!!
CCLI Streaming License
Livestreaming and U.S. Copyright
Wireless microphone frequency changes from the FCC as of 2017 including churches

Online Worship Resources and more

Revised Common Lectionary
Morning Prayer Rite II /// Slide version here
The Book of Common Prayer in both English and Spanish

Daily Prayers

Forward Movement ~ Daily Prayer
Prayer Mobile App

(EDOR churches - send in your online link if you want to share!)

Washington National Cathedral https://cathedral.org/worship/

Diocesan Staff is working from their homes and are available and ready to assist.

Staff Contact Information

Contact Steve Richards via email for assistance in setting up online worship

Do you have questions on disaster relief from COVID-19?

Go to Episcopal Relief & Development’s US Disaster Program or email specific questions HERE