COVID-19 Resources
As we all work together to eradicate this virus by staying physically apart, we offer these resources to help equip your journey of faith, which continues in times of joy and in times of challenge. Remember that together we are the Church, the people of God, whether we are gathered or whether we are scattered. God is with us—use this time to be with God.
Scroll down for resources, including health information, faith-at-home suggestions, and vaccination links!
Resources from Health and Civic Authorities
The World Health Organization’s Covid-19 webpage
The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Covid-19 webpage
The State of New Jersey’s Covid-19 webpage
Resources from the Episcopal Church
Both the Episcopal Church USA and the Diocese of New Jersey have adapted several of their resources for use during this time.
The Episcopal Church’s Covid-19 Response, including Presiding Bishop Curry’s statement on the pandemic.
Presiding Bishop Curry invites us all to cultivate Habits of Grace during this time of self-isolation.
The Diocese of New Jersey has a Covid-19 resource page, including a statement from the Bishop of New Jersey.
The Diocese’s latest issue of Resource for Mission newsletter contains multiple links to weekly Zoom meetings available to all members of the diocese, on topics ranging from formation and outreach to Bible study with the Bishop.
Resources from St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s is offering community worship virtually during this time of self-isolation and social distancing.
Sunday morning worship is live-streamed each week at 10:00 am on our YouTube channel.
Compline is offered on Facebook Live on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:00 pm.
Father Dirk offered some thoughts on creating a sacred space at home in a recent newsletter. Find other ideas on our Pinterest page.
We’re taking our Wiggle and Worship program state-wide each Sunday at 9:00 am! Register via Zoom at any time.
Confirmation Class will continue its scheduled class time via Zoom, every other Sunday at 4:00 pm. Look for an email with more details!
Resources for Children & Family Faith-at-Home
Parents are equipped to help form their children’s faith! Use these resources to get started:
We’re taking our Wiggle and Worship program state-wide each Sunday at 9:00 am! Register via Zoom at any time—previous sessions are available on the Diocesan YouTube channel.
Illustrated Ministry has made some of their great coloring resources free during this time. They also have some coloring pages specifically addressing anxiety children (or adults) may be feeling.
Create an at-home prayer board—a bulletin or chalk board, the fridge, or even a window will work. Family members can leave notes of encouragement, love, and also ask for prayers for themselves or others.
Flame Children’s Ministry has some great resources—for younger kids try the Play-Doh mats or the coloring sheets!
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Milwaukee is offering Bible Bedtime Stories on their YouTube channel.
Resources for Adult Faith-at-Home
There is no time like the present to start, change up, or increase our faithful habits. If not now, then when?
The brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist offer a nightly service of Compline. They also offer daily reflections delivered to your email inbox.
Engage directly with the Word of God through the Bible Project. This dynamic website offers videos as well as written blog entries on a variety of topics.
Pray As You Go features daily prayer prompts with Scripture passage to read or listen to.
For a more lighthearted approach to this time, try the Rooted in Jesus bingo card.
Explore Faith Practices with us in 2021!
Finally, Lent is upon us, so don’t forget about our Lent resources.
Vaccination Resources
The Governor has opened vaccination eligibility to include those aged 65 and over, first responders, healthcare workers, and those under 65 with increased COVID risk factors as defined by the CDC.
While several parishioners have had success in getting a vaccine appointment, it has been difficult more many others. The only advice we can give is to keep trying. It will get easier as vaccine supplies increase and more people get vaccinated, but we want to make sure that everyone who can get a vaccine has the best chance.
Everyone can register with the State of New Jersey for notification of when they are eligible to be vaccinated. In addition, people can contact the sites listed below to get added to their lists.
If you have any tips or advice, please let us know so that we can keep this list updated.
Monmouth County
Brookdale Community College in Middletown and the Monmouth Agriculture Building in Freehold Township. To register, go to www.visitmonmouth.com
Visiting Nurse Association of New Jersey sites:
Asbury Park: 1201 Springwood Ave.
Red Bank YMCA: 166 Maple Ave.
Bell Works, Holmdel: 101 Crawfords Corner Road.
Freehold: 597 Park Ave.
To register, go to www.vnachc.org
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune: Registrations online only at hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19
CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township: Registrations online only at www.centrastate.com/vaccine.
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch: Registrations online only at www.rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine.
Ocean Health Initiatives: 3600 Route 66; Neptune; 732-363-6655; ohinj.org
ShopRite: 280 Route 9; Marlboro; or 3120 Route 35; Hazlet; vaccines.shoprite.com
Ocean County
CHEMED: 1771 Madison Ave.; Lakewood; 732-364-6666; chemedhealth.org
Long Beach Island Health Department: 609-492-1212; lbihealth.com
Community Medical Center, Toms River: Registrations online only at www.rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine.
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood:Registrations online only at www.rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine.
Ocean County Health Department: Multiple locations: 800-342 9738 www.ochd.org/covid19-vaccine-update/
Ocean Health Initiatives: 10 Stockton Drive, Toms River; and 798 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor; 732-363-6655; ohinj.org
CVS, 1600 Route 35, Seaside Heights: Beginning Feb. 9. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy phone app. Appointments are necessary — walk-ins are not allowed. Those without internet access can contact CVS customer service at 800-746-7287.
ShopRite: 297 Route 72, Stafford; and 860 Fischer Blvd., Toms River; vaccines.shoprite.com
New Jersey mega sites
Atlantic County: Atlantic City Convention Center; vaccination.atlanticare.org
Bergen County: Racetrack at Meadowlands, East Rutherford; www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19/meadowlands/
Burlington County: Moorestown Mall (Lord & Taylor); 400 & 401 Route 38; virtua.org/vaccine
Gloucester County: Rowan College of South Jersey; 1400 Tanyard Road; Sewell; covidvaccine.nj.gov/
Middlesex County: NJ Convention & Expo Center; 97 Sunfield Ave.; www.rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine
Morris County: Rockaway Townsquare Mall; 301 Mount Hope Ave.; Rockaway Township; health.morriscountynj.gov/vaccination