COVID-19 (Coronavirus) advice

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

Updated 9 October

Latest updates

Updated information on the Government's Job Retention Scheme, updated guidance on reopening church buildings, advice on running Messy Church

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Updated 20 November

Maintaining congregational income

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

Updated 13 November

Guidance for congregations with employees

Updated to reflect the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Updated 3 November

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COVID-19 funding

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

Updated 30 October

Conducting Congregational Meetings

New protocols to allow congregational meetings to continue

Updated 9 October

Running Messy Church sessions

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

Updated 21 August

COVID-19 printable posters

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

Updated 7 August

Worship in churches, weddings and funerals

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

Updated 6 August

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Safeguarding Advice

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

Updated 16 July

Vacancy Process

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

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 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 10 April

Furlough arrangements

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

Reflections on online communion

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

Global and national concerns

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

Contact information

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

Safe Use of Social Media and Telephone Support

Safeguarding advice on how to maintain online safety

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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

Pastoral care

Conducting pastoral work while maintaining social distancing

The Listening Project

We're asking people from across the church to share their experiences of faith and Church during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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