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Considerations For Events And Gatherings, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Jun 2020

Considerations For Events And Gatherings, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Law and Public Policy

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Checklist For Communities Of Faith, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Jun 2020

Checklist For Communities Of Faith, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Health

This PDF from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a checklist for places of worship to use in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among their congregations. The checklist includes hygiene practices, disinfecting practices, social distancing, the use of masks, isolation, and support for those facing discrimination.


Faqs For Administrators And Leaders At Community- And Faith-Based Organizations, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention May 2020

Faqs For Administrators And Leaders At Community- And Faith-Based Organizations, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Health

This is the Frequently Asked Questions webpage from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designed to help places of worship prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their congregations. The FAQ page includes prevention strategies, community outreach strategies, and how to decide if services should be in person or virtual. Issues such as discrimination and marginalized populations are discussed on the FAQ page.


Community And Faith-Based Organizations: Plan, Prepare, And Respond, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention May 2020

Community And Faith-Based Organizations: Plan, Prepare, And Respond, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Law and Public Policy

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Interim Guidance For Communities Of Faith, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention May 2020

Interim Guidance For Communities Of Faith, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Health

This article from the CDC offers guidelines for religious groups and organizations that are beginning to reopen and hold in-person services as stay-at-home orders are lifted. Guidelines include hygiene tips, disinfecting practices, the use of face masks, and other safe practices designed to keep houses of worship safe as they reopen. Other guidelines include policies for houses of worship to put in place for their congregants upon reopening, such as the use of worship materials.


The Effects Of Involvement In Religious Practices On Recovering Substance Users., Taylor Currier Apr 2020

The Effects Of Involvement In Religious Practices On Recovering Substance Users., Taylor Currier

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This paper reviews empirical studies focused on spirituality and its effects on those in the recovery process from substance abuse. This paper will look at qualitative studies as well as quantitative research to see which form has derived the best results on how spirituality has affected substance abuse recovery. Prolonged recovery is the goal for those that struggle with substance use. Behavior change is an important in sustaining sobriety with those dealing with addiction. It is predicted that those who engage in spiritual growth within their community have a higher likelihood of prolonged recovery than those that do not believe …