Wednesday, March 24, 2021  |   1:00-3:00 p.m. EDT  |  Via Zoom and Streaming Platforms

Presented by the National Council of Churches:

As we attempt to do our part to end this pandemic, we hear many questions about the changing circumstances we face each day. We’ve invited experts, medical professionals, and experienced faith leaders to offer guidance and help provide answers. This webinar will equip participants on what to expect from the vaccines, how houses of worship can be used for vaccination sites, what resources are now available to families and communities because of the American Rescue Plan Act, and it will provide insights into mental and spiritual issues that we should be aware of during a prolonged time of grief.

Webinar Topics:

• Vaccine Information – What to expect when vaccinating, possible side effects, and the difference between the three available vaccines.
• What’s in the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021?
• Access to Vaccine and the Role of Faith Groups
• Staying Safe: Guidance for Large Group Gatherings, Singing and Other Activities
• Mental Health and Spiritual Issues – How to deal with grief, anxiety, and stress as we go forward

Panelists:

• Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett, MD, Senior Pastor, Historic Jones Tabernacle; Health Commission, African Methodist Episcopal Church
• Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, Project Manager, Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC)
• Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez, Episcopal Diocese of Philadelphia
• Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Deputy Director for Public Health Service and Implementation Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Dr. Uzma Syed, DO, FIDSA
• Dr. Leana Wen, Visiting Professor at The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health, Nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings, and author
• plus additional invited speakers.