Coronavirus Resources Page
KANSAS DISTRICT
VISITING THE DISTRICT OFFICE?
On November 12, the Shawnee County Health Department issued a new order updating definitions and capacity restrictions in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the county. The order remains in effect until December 14 unless renewed, rescinded, or superseded by another order. During this time, the Kansas District Office will be staffed, but it will be closed to visitors unless previous arrangements have been made. Consistent with guidance for employers, staff members will have the option of working from home. When in the building, guidelines for social distancing and masks will be observed.
COVID-19 Soliders of the Cross Response Initiative
The Kansas District is pleased to be partnering with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) in the COVID-19 Soldiers of the Cross (SOC) Response Initiative, which will provide a limited number of grants to rostered workers and other eligible individuals who have suffered a financial setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re eligible and need assistance, we encourage you to apply for a grant.
The application process begins at the district level. If you’re interested in applying, contact our district grant administrator, Rev. Dan Galchutt, at dangalchutt@kslcms.org or 785-357-4441, ext. 222.
FOR EDUCATORS
Guidance to School Districts Regarding COVID-19 (Kansas)
PRESIDENT’S LETTERS
Return to the Lord Your God (September 2020)
Pastoral Statement on Masking (September 2020)
SYNOD PARTNERS
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COVID-19 Resources (Internet Resource Center)
Lutheran Service Builder
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Offering a variety of financial resources, including the Joyful Response online stewardship program.
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
STREAMING/RECORDING
3 Basic Tips for Better Church Service Videos
In this short video, LCMS pastor Tyrel Bramwell provides very practical tips to keep your church videos looking—and sounding—sharp.
LCMS
Livestream Your Church Service with Just a Smartphone
Concordia Technology Solutions
“How to Livestream Worship” (camcorder-oriented)
Michigan District
Video and Livestream Options (12-minute video)
ONLINE GIVING
Getting the Online Giving Moment Right
If you’re new to recorded church services, and your members are new to online giving, take eight minutes to check out this video.
LCMS Stewardcast: Electronic Giving
Blog Post: Digital Solutions During SocialDistancing (Worship/Online Giving)
LCEF Joyful Response
LCEF offers e-tithing and e-tuition payments through the Joyful Response program, a stewardship resource for LCMS congregations, schools and registered service organizations (RSOs). If you are currently enrolled in Joyful Response, you will be automatically upgraded to the Giving + program. To move ahead, read this overview letter; click the links for the LCEF application and Vanco enrollment form.
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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Worship/Bible Study/Devotions
The Word of the Lord Endures Forever (podcast)
Weekly Devotions: What Does This Mean?
Additional Resources
Ad Astra: A Plan for Reopening Kansas
Guidance for the Conduct of Church Services During the Pandemic (KDHE)
Returning to Worship: Video Example from St. Paul’s, Minot, ND
“So Church is Canceled: A Simple Tip Sheet for How to Do Ministry During COVID-19