Bridge Conference Minister Don Remick writes: "In the weeks ahead, as the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic expands and deepens there may come a point where no one escapes grieving the loss of a friend or family member. 

Grief is complicated enough.  It is even more difficult during this pandemic when we can’t say goodbye, or hug the dying person, or sit vigil by their bedside, or touch the deceased. 

This is hard. 

Read Don's Post on Grief During this Time   3 Min Read

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Read a post by Rev. Suzi Townsley in which she writes:  It's okay to be sad about little things. It makes a great undercoat onto which to paint my canvas of blessings. There is something more going on for me right now: Anticipatory Grief. Read Suzi's post  3 Min Read

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A new section of the SNEUCC website focuses on grief. Find:

Resources for grief and grieving

Crowd sourcing for prayers and liturgies

A place for names of loved ones who have died so we can grieve together and hold each other in grief

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This new act includes the Paycheck Protection Program, an emergency loan program to secure funds to pay staff and operating costs for two months, and secure full loan forgiveness under certain circumstances.

Visit this page for links to more information and suggested steps by Charlie Kuchenbrod.

Related Webinar Recordings:

• Families First Act  - recording of webinar with Heather Kimmel, UCC General Counsel
• Church Tax & Law Webinar on the CARES Act. Register to receive a recording.

MEMA (the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) is asking ONE representative from EVERY Massachusetts church to respond to a survey asking about their facilities, about meal programs and other vital services, and about whether they have individuals trained in spiritual care during a disaster. 

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Weekly Conversation with the Bridge Conference Ministers:
Ministry in the Midst of Disaster
April 2, 1:30 PM
Zoom and Facebook
The Bridge Conference Ministers are joined by Rev. Matthew Crebbin, pastor of the Newton Congregational Church UCC, speaking from his experience on ministering following the Sandy Hook school shootings.

Register for Zoom  or

Plan to watch on Facebook

A sampling of how churches are handling worship and community building amidst stay-at-home directives. Take a look, and then share your story!

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