We have established support for clergy and leaders with the Archdeacons (by phone or online) and below you will find a list of links to helpful resources and training which will be regularly updated so please keep an eye on these pages.
Phone contact and print resources for prayer and worship are just as acceptable as online options and can be more helpful for those who don't have the ability or confidence to use online resources. Signposting to the weekday and Sunday worship broadcasts on BBC Radio can be valuable too.
For anyone with online access, you can point them to our 'Church is Changing - Everyday Faith at Home' web page here where you will find a range of ideas and opportuntiies for people to use in their Everyday Faith at home.
Our Bishops or Archdeacons are in touch with each of our clergy and licensed lay ministers to support them in prayer and practical matters, just as they are doing for their parishioners and communities. If you have any requests or queries, please contact us at Communications@leccofe.org and we will try to help.
Other resources for Clergy and Leaders
Finances
- Financial advice for churches during coronavirus
- Email template from the Generous Giving Team
- Guidance for those using the Furlough Scheme
Re-opening Church Buildings
- Test and Trace
- Guidance on wearing face masks
- Our own poster template for churches on re-opening and a message from Bishop Martyn (June 10)
- Risk assessment guidance
- Risk assessment template
- Volunteer safer recruitment
- Generic 'Indidivdual Prayer' Posters for churches to use
- A card you can download to use as a checklist in the event of local outbreak of Covid-19
- Coronavirus poster and sign resources to download and print for your church here.
Death and Funerals
- Update from the Bishops on funerals in church buildings – sent to clergy & lay ministers (cc churchwardens) 10 June
- Latest guidance for funerals (from 17 August) -
- Original guidance for funerals during coronavirus
- Funerals at a crematorium
- Funerals at the graveside
- Pastoral support for those dying at home
- A simple reflection
- Equipping churches to support the bereaved
- Learning to Lament - Exploring Prayer video from Archbishop Justin
- 'Loss and Hope' resources for churches supporting the bereaved
- Church Hub resources
- Further resources
Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources
Digital and Working from Home Skills/Training
- Church of England Labs Learning Blogs on using Zoom, social media etc
- Leading Groups Online
- Livestreaming for beginners
- St Philips Centre training for working from home
Working Safely Online With Children and Young People
Here are some resources to help those that wish to reach out to their young people online to ensure it is done safely:
- Mission and ministry with children and young people
- A Guide To Working With Children And Young People Online
- A Template Zoom registration form
- NST Zoom Instruction and Risk Assessment
- NST Safer Environment and Activities
- NST Code of Safer Working Practice
- NST Video Calling Youth Work
- Guidance For Online Youth Work
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