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We are all in the same boat together; searching for new ways to practice and hold onto our faith during the Coronavirus crisis.
Over the coming days and weeks, we’ll be looking at ideas and resources to help us look after each other and ourselves.
We've divided them into seven themes, each with their own list of curated resources. Click on the titles of each to find out more:
#1 Guiding You in Self-Isolation
For many of us, self-isolation means we have more time on our hands than we are used to. We've put together a set of resources to inspire, entertain, challenge and guide you through this unusual season.
Here are our pick of resources to help guide you in self-isolation: https://www.eden.co.uk/coronavirus/resources-for-self-isolation/
#2 Helping Your Children at Home
With schools closed and Sunday School on pause, parents are looking for ways to enrich the minds and build the faith of their children. We've drawn on the rich resources and experiences of leaders and teachers to help you care for your children at home.
Here are resources made to help you and your children at home: https://www.eden.co.uk/coronavirus/resources-for-children-at-home/
#3 Mental Health & Well Being
Self-isolation can be a stressful experience and many people are already feeling the strain. It is vital, therefore, that we take good care of our mental health and general well being. We have put together a range of faith-inspired self-care resources.
To help you understand and tackle the strain of self-isolation, here are our pick of Christian resources on mental health: https://www.eden.co.uk/mental-health-and-well-being/
#4 Reaching Out to Others
Just because you are at home doesn’t mean you can’t be a source of hope to those who need it. We have got lots of things you can do for others in this period - From ways to bless with notes and gifts of encouragement to new ways that you can share the Gospel message with others.
With ideas and insight, these resources help you reach out to others: https://www.eden.co.uk/coronavirus/reaching-out-to-people/
#5 Deepening Your Walk With God
More than just making the best of a difficult time, self-isolation offers the chance to deepen your relationship with God. This can be through meditative readings, picking up a book or two on deepening your faith or taking the time to pray and reflect in solitude.
Click here for resources handpicked to help deepen your walk with God: https://www.eden.co.uk/coronavirus/deepening-your-walk-with-god/
#6 Being Virtual Church
The church is not the building, but the people. Right now this is being put to the test as Churches around the world are moving out of their buildings and onto online spaces. To help you navigate digital Church and find community online, we have put together a range of guides on being a virtual Church.
For more resources on running a virtual Church, check out our curated department: https://www.eden.co.uk/coronavirus/being-virtual-church/
#7 Praying for a World in Crisis
Praying for our world is vital at this time. We have a huge range of books, ideas, plans and resources to he;p you work out where to start, who to pray for and what to pray.
Here's our pick of resources to help you pray for a world in crisis: https://www.eden.co.uk/coronavirus/praying-for-a-world-in-crisis/
Hope makes all the difference and, throughout the Coronavirus lockdown, we’ll be adding and sharing ways to help your faith flourish. As the situation changes, we’ll explore ways to navigate those changes through the lens of faith.
