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

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

Conducting Congregational Meetings

Protocols to allow congregational meetings to continue

COVID-19 printable posters

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

Maintaining congregational income

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

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

Live streaming, filming and photographing church events

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

Video: Why Face Coverings are Still Necessary in Church

Scotland’s national clinic director has thanked faith communities for their efforts and urges people to continue taking precautions.

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.

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