Racial Justice Resources
Four Prayers For Unity In All Circumstances
United Methodist Women Racial Justice Fact Sheet
PASTORS, PROPHETS, POLITICS, & PANDEMICS
10 Bible Verses about Our Unity In Christ
The United Methodist Church and Advocating Racial Justice
For Families with Kids At Home
Coloring Sheets with Prayer for When You Feel Anxious
Look For The Helpers - Mr. Roger's Devotional
From Guidepost - 9 Tips Maintaining Healthy Relationships In Tight Quarters - New!
The following resources are from Sally Loyd Jones, author of the Jesus Storybook Bible
Story Time
Follow #operationstorytime on Instagram
Follow along with Oliver Jeffers
Read stories with Mac Barnett
Read with Chris Van Dusen
Stories and more with Sophie Blackall
Read with Josh Gad (Olaf!)
Lots of celebrities will read to you at Storyline Online
Fun Videos
Stop and Think with Sesame Street
Stream Broadway Shows
Activities
Create Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Get Moving with GoNoodle
Virtual Field Trips
Visit Art Galleries Online
Explore The Met 360 Project
Visit exhibits at The Whitney Museum of American Art
Take virtual tours of The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay
Even more museums to visit online
Virtually tour National Parks
For Parents
The following resources are from Sally Loyd Jones, author of The Jesus Storybook Bible
Read my tips on Helping Children with Scary News
Review my Top Books Picks for Inspiring Courage
How to Talk to Children about Coronavirus
Read this comic with your kids (if age appropriate) exploring the coronavirus
To Take a Breather
Listen to my Spotify Playlist, Peace Be Still
Browse the Digital Care Package from The Rabbit Room
Coping Help
What a terrific idea: Tumble, the science podcast for kids and families, is answering kids’ questions about COVID-19, in language they can understand Listen here.
Praying With Kids - Click here for a helpful prayer resource
For Anyone
Do you know your Love Language? Go HERE to find out. Gary Chapman has written about Love Languages for families, couples, singles, etc -
This week's suggestions for speaking love to each other in isolation!
An At Home Worship Guide for those who can't live stream (updated each week)
From Stevin Furtick - Scripture Meditaton Video Designed to Help You Fight Back Fear and Anxiety
From Gretchin Rubin - 11 Tips for Staying Calm During the Time of the Coronavirus
I Spent A Year In Space & I Have Tips On Isolation To Share by Scott Kelly -
From Paul David Tripp - Fighting Fear With Gratitude
A helpful perspective from a New York Dr. - Don't Be Afraid
From Guidepost - 9 Tips Maintaining Healthy Relationships In Tight Quarters
That Uncomfortable Feeling Your Feeling Is Grief - An Article In Harvard Business Review -
Past HomeFront Magazine Issues (Never had time to read one? You do now! -)
Need help understanding the Cares Act? Here is an article that spells it all out.
Our Daily Bread - Reflections For First Responders
Homemade Facemasks For Personal Use - CDC Guidelines and Instructions
3 Simple Stretches To Help You Fight Stress
A simply inspirational website Global Sisters Report
A number of recovery meetings have been impacted by COVID-19. If this is the case with yours and/or you are looking for online recovery meetings, here are some ways to stay connected. -
AA has a list of online meetings
NA has a list of online meetings
Refuge Recovery online meetings
SMART Recovery online meetings/forums
Al-Anon & Alateen online meetings
How Can I Help?
Phone A Friend (Contact The Church Office To Adopt A Friend Who Is Isolated and Alone)
Send E Cards (Contact Linda Klepaczyk at ) if you would like to help with our e card campaign!
Hallmark Card - 3 Free Cards Offer New!
Be A Pen Pal - The children of our church need your help! Contact Linda Klepaczyk at if you would like to pen pal with one of our kids
How to Sew A Face Mask (These masks can be used by healthcare workers in hospitals)
Days For Girls Masks 4 Millions Campaign
Start A Neighborhood Bear Hunt for Families On Walks See Instructions for putting a bear in your front window and getting your neighborhood on board. It's easy! -
Michigan COVID-19 Volunteer Website -
Eastern Michigan University Honors College - List of Volunteer Opportunities for College Students -
Donate - St. Joseph Mercy Health System List of Needed Items and Where to Donate
Make A COVID-19 CARE KIT for someone - New!
Sunday Mornings at Home
Have Six Legos? You Can do This Activity! Six Brick Challenges
Spiritual Acivities BINGO For The Whole Family At Home -
Sunday School Lesson For Families - 5/10 - New!
Godly Play Lesson - 5/10 - New!
Prayer Resources
20 Prayers to Pray During This Pandemic from Christianity Today
Prayers with Children from The Church of England -
Prayers for Healthcare Workers & Their Families
COVID-19 Prayer Prompts from World Vision
A Meditation For When You Are Anxious
A List of Healthcare Workers submitted by our SFUMC Families and Friends
28 Day Prayer Calendar with Scripture - New!