COVID-19 Pandemic Resources

Resources for worship

These resources are intended to help pastors plan and lead worship services.

• Collects for the Present Pandemic
• Propers in Time of Pestilence (PDF) | (Word document)
• Concordia Publishing House resources
• Church art collection for congregations and schools
• Three-Year Series A Prayers
• One-Year Series Prayers

Resources for study

Reaching people outside of your church, especially during a time of social restriction, can be incredibly difficult. See how you can learn and teach remotely with these Christian educator resources.

• Concordia Publishing House resources

Resources for congregations and church workers

Find Bible studies and more resources to navigate these times.

• MDFL Bible study series for COVID-19
• Information on how congregations should track attendance during COVID-19
• Updated Church Worker Wellness page
• Making Disciples for Life Internet Resource Center

Resources for livestreaming

Concordia Publishing House is offering access to its Lutheran Service Builder software and related licenses at no charge until the end of sheltering in place.

• Information on the limited promotional license
• Instructions for livestreaming your church service

COVID-19 vaccines and mandate

Resources to help LCMS pastors and members understand the current government order.

• Visit lcms.org/vaccinemandate

The Lord’s Supper

“The sole purpose of this response is to promote and encourage the proper practice of the Lord’s Supper in faithfulness to the teaching and example of Christ.”

• CTCR statement — Communion and COVID-19 (3-21-2020)
• Addendum to Communion and COVID-19 — "One little word can fell him"
• Summary of "One little word can fell him"

LCMS Youth Ministry and School Ministry

During the COVID-19 pandemic, LCMS Youth Ministry and LCMS School Ministry are providing encouragement and new resources for your ministry.

• LCMS Youth Ministry COVID-19 Pandemic resources
• LuthEd COVID-19 Pandemic resources

CDC Guidance for Community and Faith-Based Organizations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website offers practical guidance for churches as they reopen.

• Read CDC Guidelines

Resources from DOXOLOGY

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, offers resources for pastors and congregations. Their goal is to support faithful pastors in their vital service to the dear souls committed to their care. Visit doxology.us/ministry-in-plague-time-covid-19/

Resources for home

Christ’s love and message can be overshadowed amidst nervousness, uncertainty and distress. Show families how they can draw closer to Him during these times with devotional material to re-center on Christ while at home.

• Concordia Publishing House resources
• How to do family devotions
• 40 Daily Devotions of God's Comfort
• LCMS Infographic — The Family Altar

Financial relief

Soldiers of the Cross Amplified grants support those who work for LCMS churches, schools or organizations.

• Soldiers of the Cross Amplified

COVID-19 vaccines and mandate

Resources to help LCMS pastors and members understand the current government order.

• Visit lcms.org/vaccinemandate

Resources for distance learning

Gospel-centered resources to assist your home education.

• Lutheran Hour Ministries resources

Supporting your congregation

For our congregations to survive — and thrive — our worship offerings must continue as much as possible.

• Giving offerings to my congregation in difficult times
• Tools for online giving for congregations