Being church together in a pandemic” – Reflections from a Protestant Perspective
Executive Summary
The international and multi-dimensional character of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge churches, bringing out strengths and weaknesses. Professing the grace of God in Christ, as churches we respond to those challenges praying for God‘s guidance in following the mission of the church in leiturgia (worship), martyria (witness), diaconia (service) and koinonia (fellowship). This paper, drafted by the Advisory Board on Ethical Issues of the CPCE mandated by the CPCE Council, is intended to be an interim reflection providing guidance for churches in their service to communities and society amidst the ongoing pandemic, thus strengthening the spirit of community and service towards all.