In the midst of these difficult times, Interfaith Philadelphia is doing what it does best, building relationships and connections across even the most challenging barriers. That's why we have created this periodically-updated Interfaith Resource Guide of the virtual worship services, classes, reflections, best practices, workshops, counseling opportunities, and more that religious leaders and communities throughout the region are offering. Read on for more, including a section with resources on anti-racist advocacy and learning.
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A Conversation with Ibram X. Kendi (ft. Trina Gary)
Anti-Racism Resources for White People
Social Justice Resources from The Children’s Community School in Philadelphia
Resource List from Education for Racial Equity
Information on the Live Free Campaign from POWER
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture
Selected Resources from the Anti-Defamation League (click to download)
Philadelphia-specific Resources
Coronavirus Interim Racial Equity Plan
Resources from Faith Communities
Combatting Racism: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Statement from Faith Leaders in Greater Philadelphia on the Death of George Floyd
The Spiritual Work of Black Lives Matter
Watching
Becoming Less Racist: Lighting the Path to Antiracism
The difference between being 'not racist' and 'antiracist'
How to turn your dissatisfaction into action
Reading
Antiracism Reading List (click to download)
Additional Book Recommendations:
Too Heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength
I Bring the Voices of My People: A Womanist Vision for Racial Reconciliation
Healing Racism in America: A Prescription for the Disease
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Letter to Religious Leaders from the Health Commissioner
Congregation Beth Am Israel (Conservative)
Shabbat Morning Tefillah and Torah
Congregation Rodeph Shalom (Reform)
Friday Night Shabbat Service on Zoom
Main Line Reform Temple (Reform)
Virtual services open to public
Makon Kadosh: Weekly Tuesday Torah Group Open to the Public (email thejfcc@gmail.com for Zoom information)
Reconstructing Judaism (Reconstructing)
Live Connections with Reconstructionists Around the World
Ardmore Baha'i Community
Spiritual Reflections; Food for the Soul: 10-10:45am Sundays
(Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/258612093)
Spiritual Assembly of Baha’is of Philadelphia
Prayer & devotions over Zoom (contact Nancy Tichenor at nantich@gmail.com)
Tredyffrin Baha'i Community
Weekly Devotional Every Other Saturday at 10 (Zoom link)
Public Meditation, How To Meditate, and More
MaiHarmony
Pendle Hill (Quaker)
Online Quaker Worship in the Barn
Gladwyne Presbyterian Church
Streaming Sunday Worship (11:00 am)
Prayer & Share, Bible Study & More
St. Vincent de Paul Church (Catholic)
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Zoom and Facebook Live Sunday services & more
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration
Calvary United Methodist Church
Calvary United Methodist Church
Mid-week Prayer on Zoom (Tuesdays at 12pm and Wednesdays at 7pm)
Lancaster Theological Seminary (United Church of Christ)
Zoom Chapel Services Wednesdays and Saturdays
Love in Action United Church of Christ
Zoom prayer gatherings 11:30am on Sundays
Thursdays at 7pm LGBT+ Support & Community Nights
Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living
Streaming Services Sunday, "Love Notes" Monday-Saturday
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
Recorded Sunday Worship & Daily Video Clips
Jones Tabernacle AME Church
Virtual Praise, Worship & Study
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Fighting Hate From Home Webinar Series
Webinar Recording: The Danger to Minority Groups Due to Coronavirus-fueled Xenophobia and Violence
Al-Hidaya Interfaith
Supreme Justice Webinar Part II: "Policing: Reform or Re-form?"
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Mental Health Conversation Series (in Arabic) (email david@albustanseeds.org)
NAACP and BET
Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series
Interfaith Spirituality in a Time of Crisis 3-part web series
Hindu-American Foundation (HAF)
Webinar: Coping with COVID-19, Manage Stress and Anxiety with Yoga and Meditation
Classroom Presentation Inquiries
City of Philadelphia Office of Faith-based and Interfaith Affairs
Prayer Pauses for Philadelphia, on Facebook Live Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00pm
Wandering in the Desert: An Exodus
Fingerprint for Success
18 women in the workplace statistics you need to know
Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis
Free Spring 2021 Lecture Series
Interfaith Walk For Peace & Reconciliation
Virtual Peace Walk & Online Gathering
Chaplaincy Innovation Lab
Webinar: Distance Funerals, Complicated Grief
Project Libertad
Free ESL Classes/Clases de Inglés/Aula de Inglês (beginning Jan 25th)
WHYY
Community Conversations Series
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Passport to Understanding Resources
Resources for Interfaith Action
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Online Hate and Harrassment: The American Experience 2021
Draw Me Safe: Coloring and Conversations About a Pandemic
Islamic Networks Group (ING)
Frequently Asked Questions about Islam & Muslims
Online Presentations on Current Topics
Center for Peace and Global Governance (Baha'i)
Finding Meaning In Our Global Suffering
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Psychological Care Guidelines for the Religious and Priestly Life
Hindu American Foundation
City of Philadelphia
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Scarboro Missions
Resources for Parents & Children
10 Science Projects for Distance Learning and Homeschool Instructors
Visit world-class museums online
Adventure 2 Learning
Explore a virtual universe while having a learning adventure of a lifetime. Kids learn reading, science, math, & much more. Sign up to get 2 free months
ABCMouse
ABCMouse is an early learning academy that gets your kids exited to learn!Get 30 days free
Bamboo Learning offers free voice-based applications (Alexa skills) that cover a range of academic subjects, including math, ELA/listening comprehension, and social studies
Biology Stimulators
Free simulations/virtual labs
Camp Kindness Count is a non-profit organization that supports social-emotional learning and character development in elementary school-aged kids. Activities are designed to need minimal supplies and to be easy for parents to facilitate
Chrome Music Lab
Making music more accessible through hands-on exercises
The social and emotional learning lessons within Classroom Champions’ underscore the value of dreams, grit, and perseverance, especially during hard times
Free stories, crafts, recipes, color and activity sheets, games, etc
Literacy With The Littles
Free Printables for PreK-2nd Grade
Offers 1000+ math videos that cover all the key concepts
NASA Kids’ Club provides a plethora of space activities
Quill.orgFree online tools help 3rd-12th grade students
STEMHero
Hunt down and fix water leaks, analyze data, as a fun+productive activity for students at home -- plus a break from CoVid focus.
Resources for families and early learning providers during COVID-19
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Mural Arts
Homeschool with Mural Arts! (Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00 pm)
Spotify Playlists for Relaxation
Focus Now
This immense playlist features almost an entire work day’s worth of piano focused music that is perfect to be your work-from-home soundtrack.
Butter
The combination of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and R&B makes this playlist perfect to be either the chill background to your work day or to accompany you for that after work glass of wine.
Natural Concentration
Just need some nature sounds to keep you focused? This playlist provides you with a variety of animal, water, and weather sounds to help you fill up the silence (or drown out that noisy roommate).
Philly Independent Bookstores Open for Orders and/or Browsing
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Jeanne Rewa and Daniel Hunter
A Guide to Leading Groups Online (During COVID-19)
Temple University Institute For Business and Information Technology
Digitize your business or nonprofit (virtual assistance)
FormAssembly
Webinar Recording: Remote Work Tips from a 100% Remote Company
Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)
Advice for Teachers and Parents during COVID-19
Philadelphia Bar Association
COVID-19 Courses for Your Practice
Groundwork
Ask A Manager
Apps for Guided Meditation
Sleep more. Stress less. Live better.
Insight Timer
#1 free app for sleep, anxiety and stress.
Headspace
Stress less. Move more. Sleep soundly.
Breathe
Use the Breathe app to help you relax and focus on your breathing.
The HERE app is designed to help rapidly relieve stress & anxiety. It works by pairing interactive exercises (staring/swiping), with breathing, music, and/or guided meditation to stimulate the relaxation response and promote executive functioning.
Coronavirus Online Therapy
Free and low-cost virtual therapy for essential workers
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*COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Information*
Philadelphia Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium (pre-registration here)
Philadelphia Clergy Now Eligible Under Phase 1B (03/22/21)
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Sign this statement denouncing the increase in bias and hate incidents against Asian-Americans (email Philadelphia@adl.org to sign with your organization)
Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation
Information for PA Employees Impacted by COVID-19
Department of State
Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office
Statement on Bias and Hate Crimes During the COVID-19 Health Emergency
City of Philadelphia
Citizenship Status and Medical Access: What you need to know
Where to find Free, Nutritious Food during COVID-19
Sign up to Volunteer with the Mayor's Volunteer Corps
Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
Foreclosure Prevention Grant Program
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition (SEAMAAC)
Volunteer with Food Distribution and Food Delivery during COVID - 19
Support South 7th Street Shops through Gift Certificate Program
Keystone Disaster Spiritual Care Network
Spiritual Care Hotline: 1-888-255-6520
Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)
Tools for Tenants in Philly during COVID-19
American Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania
Donate blood or organize a blood drive through the Red Cross (please contact Laurie Saint Clair at laurie.saintclair@redcross.org)
Cheltenham Area Multifaith Council
Cheltenham Area Multifaith Council Resource List (food assistance, domestic violence resources)
Rush Order Tees
Local, Philly Affordable Cloth Face Masks (Use offer code FACEMASK10)
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
Campaign for the Needy Donation Drive
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Friends of the South Philadelphia Library COVID-19 Resources & Tips
Won Dharma Center Resource List
PHENND COVID-19 Resource and Activity Guide: Mental Health and Wellness
IFYC Interfaith Resource Collective
Arts & Learning Resources from ArtWell
Chaplaincy Innovation Lab Resources for Chaplains Encountering Coronavirus
Resources from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia