Health Resources

Synod COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources

With the outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wisconsin, across the country, and around the world, congregations need to be well-informed and well-prepared. The following information offers guidance as we minister to and engage with each other, and within our communities, as the body of Christ. This page will be continually updated as often as possible as more information is shared from the ELCA and the synod.

#ELCAChurchTogether

New resources are continually added to the ELCA Public Health website including information on the Federal Government’s response, small business loans, the CARES Act, the Families First Act and more.

ELCA Vaccine Confidence Guide

Vaccination hopes, fears and falsehoods are around us in this time of heightened anxiety. ELCA Advocacy has provided this comprehensive guide to the vaccines and the vaccination process to help ELCA pastors, deacons, lay leaders, and members learn more and be advocates for the COVID-19 vaccines.

Wisconsin COVID-19 DHS Dashboard

Comprehensive information regarding the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Wisconsin including specific data broken down by state, county, locality, and zip code along with resources for staying healthy and safe in order to stop the spread.

Current Health Information & Resources

October 1, 2022: Recognizing that the pandemic, and our response, has continually changed we will be officially ARCHIVING this page effective December 1, 2022. If the situation warrants in the future, we will begin updating this page with pertinent information as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

If you are needing any earlier communications from our current Bishop Mortensen-Wiebe, Interim Bishop Rogness, or the synod please contact the synod office. For all ELCA communications and resources visit the ELCA Public Health website.

Note: The information & resources provided below are listed in the order in which they were issued with state mandates appearing first and then county.

  • Links to SCSW County Health Departments
    As of December 1, 2021, we are not aware of any counties, other than Dane County, in the synod territory that have any public health policies or orders in place relating to COVID-19. This document provides link to all county health departments. Please continue to check with your local authorities for local resources and recommendations as necessary.
  • Care-filled Worship & Sacramental Life in Lingering Pandemic
    Released June 8, 2021; a comprehensive update from the Ecumenical Protocols for Worship, Fellowship, and Sacramental Practices consultation. Incorporating the latest CDC guidance, this update informs decision making and basic practices of Christian worship and congregational life at this stage in the pandemic. The ELCA has been an ongoing partner in this consultation.
  • A webinar was held on June 16, 2021 with a roundtable discussion with public health experts and pastors in a time of progress and uncertainty concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. You can view the video recording of the webinar here:
  • Wisconsin DHS COVID-19 Website
    Website with Information & Resources from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. There are currently no statewide orders or mandates relating to COVID-19 in place following the expiration of Executive Order #105 on April 4, 2021.

*Note that links to resources above do not necessarily represent endorsement by the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA; they are simply provided as a public service. Be sure to carefully vet any information, offer or service.