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Resources in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

On this page, you will find a collection of resources and articles concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you are looking to get started sharing videos, or seeking answers for your large congregation, the United Methodist Church on all levels of the denomination wants to provide you with the best resourcespossible to continue making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Weekly Update from Conference Staff (updated Fridays)

From Oklahoma conference staff:

OKUMC Preparation/Reopening Guidelines
Small and Rural Church Guidelines for Reopening
Drive-in Worship Guidelines
Holy Communion- Rev. Derrek Belase
Discipleship - Rev. Derrek Belase
Mission - Rev. Jeremy Bassett and Lori Foster
Pastoral Care - Beverly Powell
OKUMC Churches live and archived video
Sample letter to congregation concerning positive COVID-19 test.

Financial Resources

• PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
• PPP Loan Application Guidance for Local Churches
• PPP Loan Forgiveness Q&A
• Financial guidance for Oklahoma Annual Conference amid COVID-19
  • Sample letter for Payroll Protection Program
• From the Small Business Association:
  • Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application Form
  • SBA Faith-Based Organization FAQs
  • SBA Interim Final Rule
• Conference Chancellors detailed legal materials for dealing with Cares Act.
• Information from Wespath-
  • 2020 Retirees FAQ
  • Family First Corona Virus Response Act -2020.03.20
• Five Tips for Managing Your Church Budget During the COVID-19 Crisis
• Application For Inclusion in The United Methodist Church Group Tax Exemption Ruling
• IRS Group Exemptions for Charities and Nonprofits

Visit the Wespath or HeathFlex websites for information on your benefits. 

Technical Resources

• Guide To Internet Plans For Low And Fixed-Income Households
• How many people are watching your videos? A guide to Facebook metrics
• Adapting to changing communication needs
• Zoom exploit caution!!!
• Being the [ virtual ] Church
  • New from Being the [ virtual ] Church
• Making the Most of Online Small Groups (UMC Discipleship)
• VIDEO: How to upload a video from your cell phone to YouTube. 
• VIDEO: A Facebook Live on How to Facebook Live. 

• Some Awkward Questions About How to Measure Online Church Attendance (+ 5 Growth Strategies)

Denominational Resources

• Resource UMC- Helping your church respond to coronavirus
• (UMC.org) Coronovirus: What to Know, How to Help 
• (CDC.gov) Coronovirus Information and Updates 
• (UMCmission.org) UMCOR Moves to Support Local Partner in China Fighting Coronovirus Crisis

Heath and Information Resources

• (CDC.gov) Coronovirus Information and Updates 
• Oklahoma State Department of Heath Information on COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
• The Risks - Know Them, Avoid Them