In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and its growing impact on gathering, Mission and Ministry Development, Finance and Communications are offering resources and recommendations to parishes and organizations in the Diocese of New Westminster to assist with the logistics around the suspension of in-person worship and other gatherings.

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues its course, more resources and links will be added to this page. 

HERE ARE SOME LINKS UPDATED JUNE 8, 2022

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Link to report of the diocesan website about MEVO live streaming cameras

Direct link to the MEVO JOINT CAST STUDY/BETA TEST

If you already have cameras and a live stream set-up but you are looking for that professional edge ATEM mini may be for you.

Here is a very good analysis of the ATEM mini on YouTube

Some parishes may want to expand their live stream to a "pro" level.  Blackmagic cameras and gear are a good start.

CHURCH RESOURCE MENU IN PDF and also FACEBOOK LIVE STREAMING INSTRUCTIONS ALSO IN PDF.

Here is a link to the Anglican Church of Canada's Digital Resources page on their website.

Getting started with Zoom: link to page

How to prevent Zoom bombing: blog post

Here is a great list of live streaming and Virtual Worship gathering ideas from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

Live Streaming Worship (Facebook Focus) Video prepared by Diocese of New Westminster Comms

Please find here the PRE-AUTHORIZED DONATION (PAD) BROCHURE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION FORM

Ascendsites website designer and contractor for 35 of our parish websites and the diocesa site have been acquired by Tithel.y. To access all the Tithel.y information you need to sign up (it is free), Here is the link:https://tithe.ly/admin-account?partner=ascend

You will also find attached below downloadable in WORD, a collection of prayers that Archdeacon Richard Leggett has assembled. As you’ll see, the prayers express a range of concerns related to the COVID-19 situation.