COVID-19 (Coronavirus) advice

The most recent information and guidance for churches on matters related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated 2 July

Latest updates

Updated information on keeping up church buildings and maintaining the organ

Updated 21 April

Maintaining congregational income

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

Updated 26 March

Worship in churches, weddings and funerals

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

Updated 2 July

COVID-19 printable posters

The Church of Scotland has produced free printable resources on COVID-19 for churches. You can download and print them off ...

Updated 22 June

Use of church buildings

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

Updated 18 May

Looking after church buildings

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

Updated 24 April

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Safeguarding Advice

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

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Kirk services online

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

Updated 5 May

Live streaming, filming and photographing church events

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

Updated 24 March

Safe Use of Social Media and Telephone Support

Safeguarding advice on how to maintain online safety

Updated 9 April

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Using Zoom

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

Updated 9 April

Phishing emails and scams

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

Updated 24 June

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 ...

Updated 10 April

Furlough arrangements

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

Updated 5 June

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COVID-19 funding

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

Updated 26 March

Pastoral care

Conducting pastoral work while maintaining social distancing

Updated 29 April

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