COVID-19 (Coronavirus) advice

Latest updates

Updated information on letting church halls and updated guidance on reopening church buildings

Worship in churches, weddings and funerals

Advice for churches regarding worship, weddings, baptisms and funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Safeguarding Advice

Advice regarding volunteering, safeguarding reporting, assisting the vulnerable, training courses and receiving support from Central Offices

COVID-19 printable posters

Free, downloadable and printable resources on COVID-19 for churches

COVID-19 funding

Funds available to groups that are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic in their communities

Vacancy Process

Find guidances for the Vacancy Process, applicants and anyone else involved in Vacancy Process.

Maintaining congregational income

Simple ways to encourage congregational giving and maintain your church's income during the COVID-19 crisis

Guidance for congregations with employees

Updated to reflect the extension of the Government Job Retention Scheme; also includes information about sick pay and what to ...

Use of church buildings

Find out when and how church buildings can still be used during the lockdown

Looking after church buildings

Answers to frequently asked questions about caring for church buildings and grounds during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Live streaming, filming and photographing church events

A guidance for churches planning to live stream, photograph or film services and other church events

Furlough arrangements

Many organisations, including the Church of Scotland, are using the UK Government's furlough scheme.

Global and national concerns

What the Church is doing to promote solidarity, fairness and healing in a worldwide crisis

Reflections on online communion

Find out what the Theological Forum has to say about online communion

Contact information

Key contact information for each department while the national office is closed and staff are furloughed

Pastoral care

Conducting pastoral work while maintaining social distancing

Kirk services online

Find Kirk services available online, either via video streaming or audio.

Phishing emails and scams

Information about COVID-19-related email scams, how to recognise them, and what to do if you receive one

Safe Use of Social Media and Telephone Support

Safeguarding advice on how to maintain online safety

Using Zoom

How to safely use Zoom to communicate during the Coronavirus lockdown.