An article published on March 20, 2020, by Abigail Zimmerman and written by Archdeacon Betsy Bennett, offering prayers from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) in response to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
The piece invites readers to "pray the news," focusing on global interconnectedness and specific crisis areas:
- Sickness: Prayers for coronavirus patients, utilizing the 1928 BCP "Prayer In Time of Great Sickness and Mortality" and the 1979 BCP "Prayer for Recovery from Sickness."
- Healthcare Workers: Focus on doctors, nurses, and first responders, referencing the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
- Economic Loss: Focus on those facing unemployment and business closures.
- The Church's Role: Emphasizes how parishes are adapting outreach and notes the Diocese of Nebraska's list of remote worship resources.
This source contributes directly to the regional covid-19-response narrative.
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