During the COVID-19 pandemic, churches have had to adjust how they deliver worship services. We’ve gathered resources to support your parish’s technical, liturgical and health and safety needs during this time.
For re-opening guidelines and forms, visit the COVID-19 Updates page.
Prayer & community resources
- Liturgical Texts Online
- Worship & prayer resources from the Anglican Church of Canada
- Digital resources from the Anglican Church of Canada
- Coronavirus liturgy & prayer resources from the Church of England
- 10 guidelines for pastoral care during the coronavirus outbreak
- Socially, – yet never spiritually – distanced
Technology resources
- A step-by-step guide to online and onsite services: online church, tech needs and best practices
- Easy video editing tools for churches: a list of video editing software to suit every level of ability
- Check out the Communications department’s resources about social media
- Resources for virtual church: including but beyond worship services
- A beginner’s guide to going live with your service for free
- Streaming to Facebook Live
- Ultimate guide to free video conferencing & collaboration
- Using Zoom for Sunday School
- Video tips from Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary
- Faith on Facebook resource hub
- Churches’ Ministry Online webinar recording from the World Council of Churches
- How to Build Livestreaming Capacity in Your Church from the Rev. Tay Moss
Tech mentorship available to parishes
The Congregational Development department is launching a small team of remote tech mentors who are available to help parishes set up online worship and small group meetings using digital media tools. Mentoring will take place through phone calls, video calls or email exchanges. If you would like to be paired with a mentor, or if you’d like to offer your skills as a mentor, contact Elizabeth McCaffrey, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, at emccaffrey@toronto.anglican.ca.
Resources for kids & families
- Zooming into Church School activities, compiled by Church of the Redeemer, Bloor St. (topic is prayer)
- Anglican Family Hub from the Diocese of Niagara
- Resources and ideas from Messy Church UK
- Ideas & resources for families at home compiled by Messy Church Canada
Mental health resources
- Government of Ontario mental health supports
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Ministry of Health COVID-19 fact sheet
Outreach and other resources
- Federal government support for individuals & businesses
- Ontario government support for individuals & businesses
- Webinar: Online giving during uncertain times
- Electronic giving during COVID-19
- Recommendations for PPE for Diocese of Toronto Outreach Programs During a Pandemic
- COVID-19 Screening Tool for Frontline Staff and Visitors in Homelessness Service Settings
- COVID-19 Screening Tool for Homelessness Service Settings
- Safe Use of PPE During the COVID-19 Pandemic (video tutorial)
- Outreach programs continue serving during COVID-19 pandemic
