COVID-19 (Coronavirus) advice

Latest updates

Updated guidances on reopening and looking after church buildings and reshaping church life

Reshaping Church Life

A guidance for the safe operation of church buildings, worship, events and support services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Reopening and Looking After Your Church Buildings

A guidance on safely reopening and caring for church buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assisting NHS Test and Protect Strategy

Information for churches on working with the NHS Test and Protect system

Maintaining congregational income

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

COVID-19 printable posters

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

Running Messy Church sessions

Advice for churches on how to safely run Messy Church sessions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Worship in churches, weddings and funerals

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

Vacancy Process

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

Safeguarding Advice

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

Guidance for congregations with employees

Updated to reflect the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Live streaming, filming and photographing church events

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

Pastoral care

Conducting pastoral work while maintaining social distancing

COVID-19 funding

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

Conducting Congregational Meetings

New protocols to allow congregational meetings to continue

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.

Phishing emails and scams

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

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

Listening Project Findings

Major lessons and takeaways from The Church of Scotland Listening Project.