Americans are cautiously returning to in-person religious services as vaccination rates rise and COVID-19 deaths decline, according to a survey conducted this month. But the Pew Research Center study also found that attendance at weekly services remains lower than pre-pandemic levels and that the clear majority continues to say that various modifications and restrictions — such as social distancing, mask-wearing and limiting the number of people who can attend at any one time — are needed to continue the fight against the spread of the virus.

Source: Americans slowly returning to in-person church but many still cautious about Easter

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An impressive set of resources has been compiled by the Presbyterian Church PC(USA) to offer guidance during the Coronavirus pandemic.  These resources include worship, issues regarding resumption of in-person services, utilization of technology and how to provide support to the community.

The links shown are not necessarily specific to the denomination.  They draw from a large number of sources.  Many of these links should prove useful for church leaders, regardless of denomination.

Source: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Center

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Source: COVID Research Links | drheathernelson

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