These times are unprecedented and COSILoveYou wanted to ensure that Churches across the Front Range receive some tangible resources in response to COVID-19. Due to gatherings being limited to no more than 10 people, faith leaders are having to navigate changing weekly expressions of Church. Local Church staffs are rallying to come up with creative solutions to local needs. We are using this page to compile helpful resources for local Churches.
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Guidance for Places of Worship – Set by the Department of Public Health and Environment – CLICK HERE
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Free Streaming – Due to the recent ban on gatherings of more than 10 people, many faith leaders are beginning to stream their Church services. Our friends at Outreach Inc. have responded by offering a free streaming service for local Churches. To learn more – CLICK HERE
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Ongoing Digital Resources – free and low-cost resources to help your churches, families, and schools thrive during the coronavirus outbreak. From giving to streaming to content solutions, Faithlife has some helpful digital resources – CLICK HERE
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Initial Digital Marketing Consultation – If your Church would benefit from an initial consultation from a local professional, Adam Morley of Wolf & Key Marketing is available to answer questions and be a sounding board as you consider how to pivot your digital marketing strategies in the midst of COVID-19
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Online Giving Platforms – Due to COVID-19, many of you are having to take offering digitally
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Multiple Giving Platform Ideas – CLICK HERE
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Free Giving Platform through LifeWay – CLICK HERE
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Neighboring Guide – a clear and helpful guide for neighboring during COVID-19 – CLICK HERE
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Free Counseling Services – North Family Counseling is offering one to two free 30 minute therapy sessions as an additional resource to our community in this time of need. If you are a pastor, teacher, healthcare worker or business owner, they have made time available in our team’s schedules to meet with you and help you process, learn and grow as you continue to manage the stress of all you do. After your two free sessions, North Family Counseling can provide 30 minute half-priced weekly sessions to provide ongoing support and care.
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Digital COVID Response Kit – Download our response kit to learn how you can lead well, what tools to use, and how to communicate effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic (and beyond). – CLICK HERE
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Referring Congregants to Supportive Services -The best resource for those looking for support in Colorado Springs is 2-1-1. Powered by Pikes Peak United Way, this will give individuals referrals to food, housing, utilities, home repair, emergency shelter, clothing, transportation, military assistance, taxes, mental health, senior issues, substance abuse, medical care and more! If you cannot meet a need or do not know the answer to a question, please refer to this hotline.
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Your Church Wants to Meet Emergency Needs in COS – First, we encourage you to ensure that you’ve appropriately reached out to congregants within your particular community before extending your reach. If your Church is interested in responding to emergency needs across the city, please email Corrie Smith, she will help you connect with needs in your area.
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How to Help During COVID-19 – CLICK HERE
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Making a Donation that Matters – During COVID-19, perhaps you’ve determined that the best way that you can help is through donating and allotting Church offering to real needs in the city. We’ve compiled a list of agencies that could strategically use the financial donation of your Church to mobilize support during COVID-19:
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El Paso County Emergency Relief Fund – funds given to local nonprofits that are meeting tangible needs in response to COVID-19
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Care & Share – combating food insecurity across El Paso County and providing meals to our school districts during closures.
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COS Weekly Call to Prayer – join the community every Wednesday at Noon for a time of prayer for our city. To learn more – CLICK HERE
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Global Call to Prayer – There is a united prayer movement out of Australia around COVID-19, if you’re interested in joining the global church in prayer – CLICK HERE