In May 2021, the Regional Church Board approved a Framework for In-Person Gatherings that the Regional Church staff, board, committees, and fellowship groups are to follow when traveling, and when hosting in-person gatherings. In early December, the Board of Directors of the Christian Church In Nebraska re-visited its previous decisions and have instructed Regional staff that attendance and participation in services and events will only be permitted so long as all participants at the service or event will be wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing. The full memo, along with the Framework, and a spreadsheet of COVID case numbers for Nebraska Counties where there are Disciple Local Churches has been posted to the Regional Church’s Website.
Update April 2022 – Exploring Pandemic Impact on Congregations
Lilly Endowment – Pandemic Impact on Congregations
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Resources Developed by the Christian Church In Nebraska:
Questions To Consider Before Gathering In-Person
Coronavirus Guidance and Resources
Coronavirus Tools and Resources
Technology And The Church – Instructions
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What Local Churches and the Regional Church Have Been Doing During COVID-19:
- Providing Weekly Clergy and Chaplain Conversations and Times of Prayer;
- Preparing Monthly Letters to our Local Churches along with resource lists and guides;
- Providing support to access and utilize technology for worship, study, and fellowship;
- Providing support for how to set-up and encourage members to use on-line giving tools;
- Providing Technology Pooled Fund Grants for Local Churches to improve their use of technology to reach a broader audience with improved quality technology;
- Providing up-to-date information on financial assistance for Local Churches through the Federal CARES Act;
- Providing up-to-date information on financial assistance for Local Churches through the Nebraska CARES Act;
- Providing up-to-date information on financial assistance for Local Churches and/or clergy available through:
- National Benevolent Association
- Disciples Pension Fund
- Week of Compassion
- Disciples Church Extension Fund
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Update January 2022:
Regional Staff Travel During the Pandemic
COVID-19 Framework Moving Forward
*VISIT the General Church’s Website for Additional Resources