Support and Devotions During COVID-19

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During these difficult times, as we practice social distancing, we continue to be 'church' - the living and loving body of Christ.  We are learning together about new ways to foster community, care and support during this time.  

We have transitioned to online forms of ministry to make connecting with us easier during this time.  This website page is devoted to gathering resources that can offer support.  

May God's peace and love surround you during these days!   

- Blessings,  Rev.  Lionel

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic (Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)

http://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19

Compassion in the time of COVID-19 (Source: Healthcare Chaplaincy Network, USA) 

https://www.atimeforcompassion.org/

How to grieve loved ones when funerals aren’t an option (Source: Huffington Post) 

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/how-to-grieve-loved-ones-no-funerals_l_5e84b3cfc5b65dd0c5d7dbcd

How to Grieve in Isolation: Dealing with Grief after COVID-19  (Source: Teen Vogue) 

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-grieve-in-isolation-covid-19

How to cope with bereavement (Source: Psychology Today) 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/bravery-in-bereavement/202004/how-cope-bereavement-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

Five ways to support a friend who lost someone to COVID-19  (Source: Prevention)

https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/a32066718/how-to-support-a-friend-coronavirus-death/

Written Devotions for each Sunday will be posted on this page, below.  We hope that these will be a meaningful way to engage in prayer, and to experience a connection with your church and the wider body of Christ.  Each Sunday Rev. Lionel will also be posting a video message on Goodwood United Church's Facebook page. 

You can also connect with our community on Facebook.  You can find us at:  

http://www.facebook.com/GoodwoodUnited 

Rev. Lionel's Weekly Sunday Messages can be found on our facebook page.