The World Council of Churches (WCC), via a specific landing page on its website, is reaching out to the worldwide fellowship with a sense of pastoral care amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic masses in Sydney to be limited to 100
Catholic masses in Sydney will be limited to only 100 people, in advice from Archbishop Anthony Fisher. Parishes have been allowed to offer additional celebrations in order that the faithful may attend worship.
Live Darshan From Hindu Temples In India During Coronavirus
Several Hindu Temples in India are offering daily live darshan and avoid travelling during coronavirus and have darshan from home. Majority of the temples have live webcasting during the arati period and important puja periods. Here is a list of temples and links to the live darshan. Notices are also given for darshan with Mother Meera in Germany, and a notice from the Mata Amritanandamayi Math is also given.
Quakers Australia: Update for Friends during the Coronavirus Disruption
Quakers Australia are posting here ongoing updates on decisions and resources to support Friends and their local meetings in caring for one another and their neighbours during this health crisis.
Hinduism: COVID 19 and the Herd Instinct
Dr Robert Svoboda, well-known speaker and author, Ayurvedic practitioner and guide to Hinduism, writes about the Mind and keeping calm in this time of “catching” emotions and thoughts from others. In this climate of uncertainty however many people are freaking out, and acting in ways that will ultimately benefit neither them nor their loved ones, in particular buying up everything they can.
Coronavirus Response: Melbourne Buddhist Centre
The Melbourne Buddhist Centre encourages people to continue their practice – within the parameters of the State of Emergency for Victoria declared by the Premier. Buddhist Practitioners are encouraged to be self-aware and take care of themselves – especially if vulnerable – and to care for others whom they practice with.
Coronavirus: Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand and UPJ
The Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand and the Union for Progressive Judaism both give advice to Jewish Australians on davening in a Minyan and congregating in Shules (attendance at worship). There is also advice for UIA Progressive Appeal, and a notice on live streaming of one event at Temple Beth Israel.
Victoria: Jewish Community Response to Coronavirus
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria, the Rabbinical Council of Victoria, Progressive Judaism Victoria, and the Council of Orthodox Synagogues Victoria have formed a covid-crisis-response group to provide Shules, Schools and community organisations with advice and guidance on the current Coronavirus emergency.
Australian National Imams Council advice on Coronavirus
The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) is currently considering the best advice to give to Imams, Sheiks, Mosques and Islamic Communities of Australia. The situation regarding Friday Jummah is fluid, although some states have already decided not to proceed with Friday prayers. Please read on.
Australian Catholic Bishops Advice on Coronavirus
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has given one advice about liturgical celebrations and other paraliturgical events and assembly of peoples at church related gatherings, retreats, etc. There is an online version of the Mass available for those unable to attend services.
Greek Orthodox Response to Coronavirus
Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia has given guidance to Orthodox Christians in the practice of the faith and attendance at Sunday worship services.
LDS: Gatherings of Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter March 12, 2020, to Church members worldwide. Also see the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Latter-day Saints around the world.