The Role of Worshipping Communities amid Pandemic

BY GARY GUNDERSON

What is the role of congregations in the face of a possible epidemic?

We never know when a new flu virus may emerge that creates new threats and challenges. Congregations are continually developing webs of trusted relationships which are potentially as important and useful as our medical technologies during a possible epidemic.

Your congregation has important strengths in a time of community need. When these strengths connect with the complementary strengths of health care and public health organizations, it creates a strong, resilient community ready to confront many challenges....

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