Anti-Racism Resources

• New Castle Presbytery’s Statement on Racism – June 10, 2020 (updated  signers as of July 21, 2020)
• New Castle Presbytery’s Response to Racism 2020:  More than a Statement – June 10, 2020
• Responding to the Sin of Racism and a Call to Action  (Approved as amended by General Assembly 2020)
• Presbytery Called Meeting, July 14, 2020: PowerPoint Presentation by Sue Linderman – Racism in America: Exploring our History
• SERMON BY MISSIONAL PRESBYTER Tracy Keenan called “Day of the Lord,” based on Amos 5:1-14.  Unofficial title: “For White Churches Who Don’t Think Racism is Really Their Problem.”It’s a conversation between Jesus and the preacher about racism.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_I8O5QkCSY&t=6s
• VIDEO AND PANEL DISCUSSION: Documentary on Delaware’s George White lynching (In the Dead Fire’s Ashes), June 16th, 7:00 p.m. with panel afterwards discussing Presbyterian Church connection.  Follow-up and availability of the video from this event is as follows:
  1. Stephen Labovsky, Producer of “In the Dead Fire’s Ashes” and panel participant on June 16th, has provided permission to post our entire recorded  event, including the video itself.
  2. The event video is available to share.  “In The Dead Fire’s Ashes” ©2004, by permission of Stephen Labovsky requires confirmation via email to Mr. Labovsky of your intention to do so.  Access email to Mr. Labovsky here.
  3. Access link to the Video and Panel Discussion is available here.
• “JUST MERCY” free viewing through the end of June
• 75 Things White People can do for Racial Justice
• Racial Awareness and Mindfulness Virtual Festival, October 17, 2020 – REGISTER 
• Presbyterian Women – Becoming the Beloved Community
• NCP Partial Bibliography of Resources (Books, Videos and Movies) on Racism
• Center on Conscience & War: General Guidance on military mobilized to patrol the Black Lives Matter demonstrations

Grant/Financial Relief Opportunities 

• BOARD OF PENSIONS DUES RELIEF for small congregations and dues deferral for large congregations

Resources on Technology

• ZOOM SECURITY:  A simple guide to keeping your videos safe and secure – 4.3.2020
• PMA NEWS:  BEST PRACTICES FOR ONLINE SERVICES with Marthame Sanders – 3.19.2020
• RESOURCES from Former General Assembly Moderator Bruce Reyes Chow
  • PMA online worship article “Zooming to the Rescue in the face of COVID-19”
• OPEN BROADCASTER free resource for live streaming
• YOUTUBE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO – How to use Zoom
• HOW TO MAKE SHORT VIDEOS FROM YOUR CELL PHONE: Short tutorial from local pastor, Scott Matthews
• PRACTICAL RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES: Live streaming and online worship and meeting assistance
• PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION:
  • Information, Resources and Online Giving
  • Stewardship in a Pandemic

Resources of the Heart – Well-Being Resources

• • ELDER ABUSE:  Calling on Faith Communities to Connect with and support Older Survivors of Abuse during COVID-19 – 4.23.2020

• PC(USA)
  • • Returning to Public Worship – 5.2020
  • • Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Congregations and members (including livestream and online worship resources/ celebrations, stewardship resources, community resources, and more!)
  • • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Building Resilience webinar for Faith Leaders – 4.15.2020
  • • PC(USA) Advisory Opinion:  Church in an Emergency/Pandemic – 3.17.2020
  • • Great wisdom from the Wisconsin Council of Churches regarding “Returning to Church – Church Music”
  • • The Ecumenical Consultation on Protocols: Resuming Care-filled Worship and Sacramental Life during a Pandemic
  • • PCUSA Advisory Opinion – Serving Communion during an Emergency or Pandemic – 3.25.2020
  • The PC(USA) Store:  COVID-19 Resources and Information
• Presbyterian Foundation
  • Presbyterian Foundation:  Information and Resources on COVID-19 – 4.13.2020
• Board of Pensions
  • Timely Board of Pensions Resources/Responses to Coronovirus
• New Castle Presbytery
  • NCP CHURCHES  SUNDAY WORSHIPING ONLINE (including links to recorded services – updated 8.10.2020)