Prayer and Worship Resources during COVID-19
A number of our Hospice patients and family members have expressed sadness at not being able to attend Church / Synagogue / Mosque during this important time of year. We have therefore gathered a number of resources which may be of help. Below, you will find links which provide access to live-streamed religious services, prayer resources and other websites which may help to support you through this time.
Christian
Catholic Church services broadcast from UK and Ireland.
Work, Rest, Pray Films: 3 films which could be used to provide a basic structure for a personal Quiet Day. The topic ‘Finding Stability in Times of Change’ has perhaps taken on a new relevance in this current period. The films can be watched through http://workrestpray.com/films/”
The Monastic Tradition has much to say about the experience of self-isolation:
Methodist streaming services:
Wesley’s Chapel London
Wednesdays 12:45, Thursdays 12:45, Sundays 9:45 and 11:00.
All of these services will be available at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAUqhmhevz5sqhh72LIMxA
Swan Bank Methodist Church in Burslem
Sundays 10:30
The service will be available on:
www.youtube.com/user/SwanBank & www.facebook.com/swanbank/
Jewish
Memorial Prayers/service at home for bereaved Jewish families:
Links/email addresses for Megilla reading (reading of the scroll of Esther) on 25/26 February 2021
Liberal Judaism Pesach resources:
www.liberaljudaism.org/resources/lj-at-home/prayer-liturgy/
Liberal Judaism At Home Activities also has a Passover Tab:
www.liberaljudaism.org/resources/lj-at-home/activities/
Some Prayers & Readings specifically in light of COVID-19:
www.liberaljudaism.org/2020/03/liturgy-for-concerns-regarding-the-coronavirus/
There are some services being streamed by Liberal Judaism:
www.liberaljudaism.org/resources/live-streaming/
Resources from Movement for Reform Judaism:
www.reformjudaism.org.uk/festivals/pesach
www.reformjudaism.org.uk/covid-19-information/pesach-seder-resources
Movement for Reform Judaism Siddur – Prayer Book
www.online.flippingbook.com/view/408118
Muslim
A very useful e-booklet for the marking of Ramadan
https://mcb.org.uk/resources/ramadan/
Funeral Support during Covid-19
If you are unable to attend the funeral of a family member or friend, our Chaplains are willing to support and advise you on holding prayers and short ceremonies at home.
Support is available from Religious and non-Religious Chaplains.
Please be aware that with the current Government restrictions in place, Chaplains are not available to lead services in person.
Christian
The Christian faith is diverse, with a variety of traditions and denominations. If you are unable to find the support you need from your own faith community leader, we will try to help you find a personal way to say ‘goodbye’ from your own home. For support, contact our Pastoral Support Manager (email address above).
Jewish
In terms of funerals & shiva – please check with your Rabbi / a representative of the community you align with. We are aware that many communities seem to be using Zoom.
Virtualmemorial circle: www.ritualwell.org/ritual/virtual-memory-circle-those-who-cannot-gather-funeral-or-shiva?fbclid=IwAR2czYv5S_UeIJGrHfO670XTJuk7zfTWUcMzJE3SBCQsfuSNf7XxDdx1040
Postponementprayer: www.ritualwell.org/ritual/postponement-prayer?fbclid=IwAR2jZh4fdL-kmKFORpNtQg-N4VMsZ7b4KupJ0l6oBhcBoTfb8OjGQ0heya4
Muslim
More resources may be added as they become available to us.