COVID-19

COVID-19: Resources and Information

The Vermont Conference is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic locally, nationally and globally with great care and concern. There are far more questions than answers about COVID-19 and the Vermont Conference is doing all within its ability to be as responsive a resource to our local churches as possible.

This page will contain links and updates of the situation as they develop.

Faith in Vermont

"Faith in Vermont" is a podcast produced by Rev. Sally May (Pastor of Malletts Bay Congregational Church) and Rev Josh Simon (Associate Pastor of First Congregational Church in Essex Junction). Their most current episode is "part of a series on how a person's faith (in other words, their values) influences their reasons for seeking public office and what motivates them in their decision-making process as elected leaders".

You can find this Podcast and many more here!

The Vermont Conference strongly urges compliance with the orders and guidelines issued by the state of Vermont and Governor Scott's office.

Both the COVID-19 virus and the pandemic situation are rapidly evolving and the Conference believes it is in the best interests of public health and safety to not risk exposure to the virus within our congregations. For the latest update click here

Conference Minister Rev. Lynn Bujnak's NEW statement regarding the question of IN PERSON WORSHIP - UPDATED 11/16/2020 click here

Draft proposal for reopening houses of worship in Vermont

Draft reopening proposal as a table

Required training from VT Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Wisconsin Council of Churches guidance

CARES Act and PPP Loans Information

Unemployment compensation for church workers and the CARES Act from UCC General Counsel Heather Kimmel

CARES Act info from Heather Kimmel, UCC General Counsel

CARES Act FAQ from Small Business Administration

CARES Act webinar recording from Insurance Boards

CARES Act factsheet

CARES Act FAQ from the Pension Boards