Interfaith Resources for Difficult Times

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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Letter to Religious Leaders from the Health Commissioner

Congregation Beth Am Israel (Conservative)

Kabbalat Shabbat

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)

Shambhala Meditation Center

Public Meditation, How To Meditate, and More

Won Buddhist Institute

Online Services

MaiHarmony

Daily Tai Chi/Qi Gong

Pendle Hill (Quaker)

Online Quaker Worship in the Barn

Gladwyne Presbyterian Church

Streaming Sunday Worship (11:00 am)

Interfaith Contemplative Practices (Sundays at 5:00 pm)

Prayer & Share, Bible Study & More

St. Vincent de Paul Church (Catholic)

Streaming Mass Daily

NewChurchLIVE (Protestant)

Streaming Sunday Worship

Main Line Unitarian Church

Streaming Sunday Worship

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

Zoom and Facebook Live Sunday services & more

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration

Streaming Sunday Services

White Rock Baptist Church

Streaming Sunday Worship

Calvary United Methodist Church

Zoom Sunday Worship

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

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

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)

Al-Bustan Fil Bayt

NAACP and BET

Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series

Islamic Networks Group (ING)

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

Webinar: Hinduism 101

Hinduism 101 Video

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

Cranaleith Spiritual Center

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

Interfaith Philadelphia

Passport to Understanding Resources

Resources for Interfaith Action

Children's Library

Adult Suggested Reading

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Online Hate and Harrassment: The American Experience 2021

How to Prevent "Zoombombing"

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

On Being

The Pause Newsletter

Reconstructing Judaism

Weekly Virtual Shabbat Box

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

Psychological Care Guidelines for the Religious and Priestly Life

Hindu American Foundation

That's So Hindu Podcast

City of Philadelphia

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Scarboro Missions

Interfaith Discussion Starter

Resources for Parents & Children

10 Science Projects for Distance Learning and Homeschool Instructors

12 Museums Virtual

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

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

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

Classroom Champions

The social and emotional learning lessons within Classroom Champions’ underscore the value of dreams, grit, and perseverance, especially during hard times

Joy Sun Bear

Free stories, crafts, recipes, color and activity sheets, games, etc
Literacy With The Littles

Free Printables for PreK-2nd Grade

Mathhelp.com

Offers 1000+ math videos that cover all the key concepts

NASA Kids Club

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

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

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

For nonprofits and socially-minded businesses to strengthen their message, gain access to resources, and grow the important work they do in the world.

Ask A Manager

Work and COVID-19 Resources

Apps for Guided Meditation

Calm

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.

HERE Meditation App

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

*COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Information*

Philadelphia Black Doctor's COVID-19 Consortium (pre-registration here)

Philly Fighting COVID

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

Post a Volunteer Opportunity

Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

Foreclosure Prevention Grant Program