What Our Church Staff is Doing to Stay Sane During Coronavirus
From Angela (worship director):
Spotify Playlist: Joy in the time of Corona
These are just a few songs I've found joy listening to. I tried to include different styles, and know this is just a drop in the bucket of fun, inspiring, joyful songs, so feel free to add your own tunes to the list (please keep it kid-friendly and positive)!
Check out DJ D-Nice Club Quarantine Dance Parties on Instagram Live. These parties are EPIC!!!
From Sarah (executive director):
1. Download "Meditation timer" app to do 10-15min meditations in the morning; walk or run in the park in the evenings or afternoon.
2. Cooking projects that I've always been meaning to do but never got around to it. First up is kaya jam, a coconut-egg-pandan concoction that is from Malaysia & Singapore. Second is sweet red bean soup, a Chinese dessert class. Will post on Instagram (@sarahngu) if it goes well, or not.
Robbie (creative/technical director):
1. Dreaming and planning things that we “didn’t have time for” before like pursing new artistic projects, opening businesses, or taking up new hobbies.
2. Doing puzzles!
From Makenzie (community director):
Working on my cartoon drawings! I have some new internet buddies who are going to co-write a children’s story for me to attempt to illustrate. All just for fun!
2. I’m also taking the extra time to experiment in the kitchen. I personally don’t tend to follow recipes- I let the spirit tell me what to add next. Lol just kidding... kind of.
From Jonathan (senior pastor):
Centering Prayer App. - I take 6 minutes in the middle of each day to stop and pray. This app helps me to do just that. You can add scripture readings, thoughts from theologians, and for those of us with wandering minds, adjust the time spent in prayer. It's a necessity in my life and it's not just for pastors!
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-mobile-app
James McBride is one of my favorite authors. He grew up in the Red Hook houses and has a unique perspective on the intersections of faith, growing up in NYC, and being a black man in America. McBride's novels are well worth reading. Check out his latest.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/02/fate-and-fury-in-deacon-king-kong