Faith Communities Adapt to COVID-19: How Different Religious Groups Are Reacting To the Crisis
By Cindy Han • Apr 7, 2020
How are people in Maine of different faiths adapting to the changes brough on by COVID-19? Major religious holidays are being marked in new ways during the current crisis. We talk with faith leaders about how their communities are coping during this time–from altered ways to worship to spiritual guidance on how to find solace and resilience.
Guests
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs, rabbi of Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville; executive director, Center for Small Town Jewish Life; based in Waterville, teaches Jewish studies at Colby College
Rev. Alyssa Lodewick, designated term pastor, Woodfords Church in Portland; president, Maine Council of Churches
Dr. Hassan Abouleish, physician in Houlton; board member, Islamic Center of Maine in Orono
Carroll Conley (call-in), executive director, Christian Civic League
Most Rev. Robert Deeley (call-in), Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
Right Rev. Thomas Brown (call-in), Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of MaineResources
- Hindered By A Pandemic, Religious Leaders Prepare For Holidays
- Passover, Easter and Ramadan Become Virtual Holidays of Renewal
- With gatherings discouraged, Jewish families figure out how to celebrate Passover
- The Power of Passover During a Plague
- Maine churches announce plans to celebrate Easter during coronavirus outbreak
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Live-Streamed and On-Air Mass
