COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources
Seattle Presbytery is compiling resources and information for our churches and leaders in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Seattle Presbytery includes Kitsap and King Counties. Seattle Presbytery leadership quickly responded to the escalating situation, and on March 6, 2020, was the first PC(USA) presbytery in the country to issue a strong recommendation for all its churches to cancel worship and gatherings.
Read recent SeaPres communications & listen to the SeaPres Podcast currently covering COVID-19 topics. Social: SeaPres Facebook & SeaPres Twitter. Email: Contact SeaPres staff.
PC(USA) LEGAL SERVICES & Seattle Presbytery
June 2021 Presbytery of Seattle Covid Building Guidelines & Best Practices
(only available upon request by email): communications<AT>seattlepresbytery.org.
PC(USA) Questions & Responses re: Gathering in Person
WASHINGTON STATE
Governor’s Office: Religious and Faith-Based Organization COVID-19 Requirements (revised June 3, 2021)
WA State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19)
Public Health Seattle & King County: Additional Information for Religious and Faith-Based Organizations
Dept. of Labor & Industries: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for Workplaces
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)
INSURANCE BOARD
(Note: Check with your specific insurance provider regarding how your coverage might apply.)
Insurance Board Covid-19 Ministry Resources, including liability FAQ, building re-entry, and more
MORE RESOURCES & UPDATES
Respected epidemiologist Dr. Daniel Chin, who consulted with the WHO and is a member of UPC, wrote an excellent article for faith leaders considering in person worship.
Wisconsin Council of Churches Resources, including BY FAITH WE STAND FIRM: MINISTRY IN THE ERA OF COVID VARIANTS
Board of Pensions COVID-19 resources
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance releases pandemic preparedness guide
5/24/20: A Conversation about Anti-Asian American Racism in the Age of COVID-19 (including Rev. Dr. J.P. Kang, Japanese PC)
Ways to Pray and Support Young Adults (especially during Covid, resource from UKirk Ministries)
Church Council of Greater Seattle COVID-19 resources
Insurance Board COVID-19 resources
Consumer Reports Coronavirus Resource Hub
Heffernan Insurance Coronavirus Guide for Businesses
American Health Care Association COVID-19 resources
WA State Dept. of Health Factsheet: Outbreak Preparedness for Communities & Community Organizations