CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
A significant amount of information and resources exist for information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The information below is curated from select federal government agencies and organizations whose materials are tailored to churches and pastors.
98point6
98point6 is the newest benefit provided to participants in any of the EPC Benefit Resources, Inc. (BRI) medical, dental, vision, or life insurance plans. 98point6 provides primary care physician visits, on-demand 24/7, from any location via text messaging using your mobile phone or smart device.
BMWL
Batts, Morrison, Wales & Lee is the accounting firm the EPC uses for its annual audit. BMWL is a CPA firm exclusively serving nonprofit organizations and their leaders.
Church Law & Tax
This article provides guidance on how churches can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program provision of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Small Business Administration
Guidance on the loans available as part of the CARES Act.
ECFA
A wealth of information about COVID-19, the CARES Act, Payroll Protection Loans, and more from the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability.
National Christian Foundation
What the CARES Act means for giving.
NAE
Response and resources from the National Association of Evangelicals.
The Gospel Coalition
Perspectives on COVID-19 from Christian leaders.
U.S. Department of Justice
Information to raise awareness about fraud and scams during the pandemic.
PROVISIONAL OPINIONS
Due to the exigent pandemic health crisis, three Provisional Opinions on whether certain aspects of the life of EPC presbyteries, churches, and their members could be conducted “virtually” via video conference were issued by Stated Clerk Jeff Jeremiah in 2020. Each was sustained by the Permanent Judicial Commission and approved by Commissioners to the 40th General Assembly in September 2020.
Presbytery Meetings
Issued March 11, 2020
Session/Congregational Meetings
Issued April 2, 2020
Communion
Issued June 22, 2020
GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER AND FASTING
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
On Good Friday (April 10), the EPC, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) were joined by the National Association of Evangelicals, the Christian Reformed Church in North America, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, ECO: A Covenant Order of Presbyterians, and the Converge network for an historic, ecumenical Call to Prayer and Fasting.
The Call: For all believers in Christ in the EPC, PCA, and ACNA to set aside Good Friday, April 10, as a day of prayer and fasting to cry out for God’s help in addition to a day of worship.
The resources provided below were made available for this historic day of prayer. They are not specific to Good Friday, so they can be used at any time to pray for God’s mercy and healing.
Guide to Prayer and Fasting
Written by by Dr. Richard Pratt, President of Third Millennium Ministries.
Book of Common Prayer
A prayer from the Book of Common Prayer that addresses the needs of suffering people in troubled times. Provided by the ACNA.
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