Resource Library
The Emotional Life Cycle of a Disaster Explained
Thursday, Apr 23, 2020Disasters take an emotional toll on each person to varying degrees, whether directly or indirectly affected. This graphic depicts the journey from impact to new normal and provides language for each milestone. Included is also a written explanation of what each stage of the life cycle of a disaster means.
Elongated Emotional Lifecycle of a Disaster
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2020This graphic depicts the journey, elongated by a pandemic or multiple disasters, from impact to new normal and shows the order in which stages typically occur.
Recomendaciones litúrgicas en reacción a una epidemia
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020Éstas son recomendaciones litúrgicas relativas a la intinción, el uso en común de un cáliz y otras prácticas vinculadas a la comunión durante epidemia y pandemias. Finalmente, las decisiones se deben tomar en colaboración con el liderazgo de la iglesia y las autoridades de salud pública, basadas en las preferencias locales y las inquietudes de seguridad.
Liturgical Recommendations in Response to Epidemics
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020These are liturgical recommendations concerning intiction, using a common cup and other communion related practices during epidemics and pandemics. Ultimately, decisions should be made in collaboration with Church leadership and health authorities, based on local preferences and safety concerns.
Emotional Life Cycle of a Disaster
Friday, Jul 19, 2019This graphic depicts the disaster journey from impact to new normal and shows the order in which stages typically occur.
Lessons Learned: Improving Church Safety
Tuesday, Apr 09, 2019A man walked into The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in the Upper East Side of New York City and began yelling threats. This individual went on to damage church property and set fire to two pews. In the aftermath, Church members needed to balance concerns about maintaining their open and welcoming identity and ensuring the safety for those who use their building. Here some reflections from
A Season of Resilience – Emergency Preparedness Kits
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018These worship inserts are intended for churches to prepare for disasters together over a five-week period. Each week includes actions to take in order to be better prepared for disasters.
Training Module: Identifying and Reducing Risk
Friday, May 11, 2018This workshop was developed in the wake of the shootings at Mother Emanuel in Charleston, South Carolina. It is designed to create a space for participants to share stories about their fears and to discuss hazards within their community. Then, participants evaluate and develop strategies for reducing risk leading to a safer, more resilient community.
Training Module: Matching Gifts and Needs After a Disaster
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018By going through the Matching Gifts and Needs After A Disaster module, leaders are able to name the people, places and things they have access to that can help groups of people who are disproportionately impacted by a disaster.
How To: Build a Church Preparedness Team
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017Mason Whitney, the Church Safety Warden at St. Gabriel the Archangel, reflects on the process of equipping the congregation to respond and establishing a church safety ministry.
Disaster Timeline Mini Preparedness Plan
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014This planning guide is designed to help a congregation plan for a disaster, from taking inventory of physical and human assets to determining its niche in assisting vulnerable people in the larger community.