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REOPENING RESOURCES

Resources for congregations discerning how and when to reopen listed on this page are not recommendations or directives.  We fully expect that every congregation will prayerfully weigh the health benefits and liabilities of opening up church campuses for large group activities.  Disciples are both faithful and rational and therefore will also consider information from reliable medical professionals before making decisions about how and when to resume meeting, ministry and mission on the church campus. 

Regional Ministers Rev. Bill Rose-Heim and Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew are available for online and phone conversations with leaders upon request, however, regional staff members will not be making in-person visits to church campuses for the time being.  We are concerned about becoming unknowing carriers of this novel corona-virus and putting at risk the very people we are pledged to serve.  Your safety comes first!


 

Helpful Resources
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Website Click here for to view their website
​​​         Other helpful reopening resources -Click here
  • Disciples Church Extension Fund has help for care of the church building when not in use for extended periods of time.  They also have helpful information on their COVID 19 Resources page that is updated frequently.           https://www.disciplescef.org/blog/prepare-church-building-extended-period-inactivity/
           https://www.disciplescef.org/covid-19-resources/
  • ​5 Things Churches Must Do Now- Click Here  ​           
  • 5 Transformative Questions to Ask Before You Reopen Your Church - Click Here         
  • Did you know that MissionInsite can be a very helpful tool in your congregation’s recovery plan?         
          Best of all, your Region has paid for it – no charge to you.  Contact us for more information and an orientation              to use the tool. 1  person who tested positive the next day for Covid 19 exposed 180 people in the church he                attended on Mothers Day.  
  • Suggested language from the general counsel for the Office of the General Minister and President for a letter that could go to congregational leaders.  This includes links to helpful resources. Be sure that your congregation consults with your insurance carrier.  Coverage may vary regarding claims from individuals against churches that do not follow usual, customary and reasonable guidance.  Consulting with an attorney is also a good idea.
  • Here is a video from Christian Theological Seminary on considering how and when congregations open (Thanks to Rev. Dr. Kennebrew for sharing this.)
  • An article by Mary day Miller about what pastors can expect regarding reopening is helpful.  (Thanks to Rev. Chase Peeples for posting this).
  • Have a plan.  Make sure that all members understand their role in protecting each other and all who come onto the church campus.  Publicize the plan. Follow the plan and revise as needed.
  • See the Update page for information about the reach of a sneeze without a mask
  • See the CDC website for updates about what they are learning about the virus.  Apparently it affects more organs than was first thought and infections with serious side effects are not limited to the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.
  • Message from Interim Regional Minister in Kentucky regarding a temporary restraining order against enforcing the Governor's executive order banning mass meetings.
  • Choirs - Rev. Dr. Kennebrew found these guidelines for choirs from a webinar featuring some of the leaders in choral music.
  • An article well worth reading about our next moves as Church  (thanks to Rev. Josh Patty)
  • New:  Source for touch-less hand sanitizer stations and facemasks (thanks to Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew)
  • Reminder of the State We Are In (brief video)
  • LETTER FROM OUR GENERAL MINISTER AND PRESIDENT 4.30.2020
  • ​Letter from the College of Regional Ministers - 4.30.2020
  • One Model Showing When it May Be Safe for States to Ease Social Distance Restrictions​
  • Guidance from the Wisconsin Council of Churches
  • ​Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky "Healthy-At-Church"
  • Letter from Pastor Brandon Gilvin to First Christian Church, Chattanooga, TN on when to open
  • Christianity Today article on why Churches Should Not Be the First to Reopen
  • The Myth of the American Dream by Danielle Mayfield was written before the pandemic but has words for us to ponder as we think about: "What kind of Church are we reopening?"  Available May 5.  Excerpt
  • What Does Re-Opening the Church Mean?  How will it be different?  Vanderbloemen.com
  • Judge Broomes Ruling in Kansas included 24 requirements for churches to meet  www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article242100806.html​
  • 20 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return.
  • Phases for Reopening America (issued by the White House)
  • COVID-19 Projections

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Region & More >
      • Regional Staff
      • Personal Growth as a Disciple of Jesus Christ
      • Ministries and Missions We Share >
        • Bylaws
        • Church Administration and Planning
        • Cross-Cultural and Anti-Racism Experience
        • Ecumenism
        • Education and Leadership Development
        • Evangelism
        • Mission of the Church in the World
        • Pastoral Care
        • Proclamation
        • Spiritual Development
        • Stewardship
        • Theology
        • Biblical Knowledge
        • Ministry Innovation
        • Understanding of Heritage
        • Worship
  • INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
    • Updates
    • MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES >
      • Revised Ministry Opportunities within The Greater Kansas City Region
      • Ministry Opportunities Neighboring Regions
    • Links to COVID 19 DOC General Resources
    • Reopening Resources
    • Resources for immigrants
    • Financial Information
    • Worship Resources
    • Pastoral Care
    • Communications
    • Opportunities to Serve
    • Guideline Updates Unique to KC Metro
    • Developing a Plan for Operating During a Disaster
    • Cleaning Regimens
  • Calendar
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Groups
    • Regional Board
    • Staff Resources
    • Commissioned Ministers
    • Congregational Board Officers
    • Clergy & More >
      • 2022 ARPR & BOUNDARIES
      • Workshops and Retreats
      • O&S Application & Information Packet
      • Becoming Beloved Community
      • ARPR
      • GKC YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMP
      • Disciples Men
      • Women
      • MOKAN
      • DMA
      • Convencion >
        • SomosUnoKC
      • Opportunities to Serve
      • Missions
      • Disciples Peace Fellowship
      • Poor Peoples Campaign
      • Families and Children
      • TriRegionalPartnershipInitiative
      • Voter Support
  • Donate
    • Greater KC Giving Campaign
    • Tall Oaks Donations
  • Zoom Meeting Info
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • Search Teams
  • Sharing Resources
  • BIBLE STUDY/BOOK STUDY/CLASS
  • RESOURCES REQUESTED
  • Facilities
  • MUSIC
  • Elder Resources
  • RMP Blog & More
    • Blogs and Podcasts
  • Tall Oaks Future: Resources for Discnerment