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Updated 9 April: Tips on using Zoom to set up meetings, and information on the latest phishing emails and scams ...

Worship in churches, weddings and funerals

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

Maintaining congregational income

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

Safeguarding Advice

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

Guidance for congregations with employees

Information regarding the government's Job Retention scheme, sick pay, and what to do if employees need time off

Safe Use of Social Media and Telephone Support

Safeguarding advice on how to maintain online safety

COVID-19 funding

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

Use of church buildings for essential community services

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

Pastoral care

Conducting pastoral work while maintaining social distancing

Stay connected with the Church of Scotland

Discover ways to stay connected to your church during the Coronavirus lockdown

Kirk services online

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

With God's help we will get though this together

Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, urges Christians to stand up and show the world that ...

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