Being Church in the Time of COVID

How have ministry leaders adjusted to dealing with death and funerals during COVID-19? The Rev. Dean Kladder from Healdsburg Community Church in California shares his experience of the physically-distant funeral he conducted after the passing of one of...

Show Notes

How have ministry leaders adjusted to dealing with death and funerals during COVID-19? The Rev. Dean Kladder from Healdsburg Community Church in California shares his experience of the physically-distant funeral he conducted after the passing of one of his congregants from COVID-19. Scholar Rev. Dr. Sonia Waters offers perspective on practices for the grieving, and rising ministry leader, Jacquelyn Rodriguez names the importance of God's embrace for all who suffer loss. 

What is Being Church in the Time of COVID?

Being Church in the Time of COVID seeks to tell the stories of what it is like being the church during the pandemic of 2020. Developed by the Office of Continuing Education, it is hosted by Sushama Austin-Connor, program administrator and Abigail Visco Rusert, director of the Institute for Youth Ministry. Each episode includes interviews with pastors, scholars, and new ministry leaders. It is produced by alum and pastor Garrett Mostowski.