Nashville, April, 2020 – As we continue to receive requests for clarification about use of copyrighted resources online during the crisis, UMPH is emphasizing full permission for churches to use worship materials, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
 

The copyright page in the 1992 United Methodist Book of Worship grants permission as follows:
 

“United Methodist congregations may reproduce for worship or educational purposes any item from The United Methodist Book of Worship for one-time use, as in a bulletin, special program, or lesson resource, provided that the copyright notice and acknowledgement is included in the reproduction.” 
 

Dear Partners in Ministry:

In light of growing concerns regarding the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease, we join with you in taking prompt and practical steps to advance safety and health as our witness to God’s promises of hope and healing. The decisions all of us make will be an example that will help save many lives in our congregations and communities.

Cokesbury is actively working to maintain essential services to continue partnering with you while also taking steps to protect our staff members and their families. Effective immediately, we have deployed our staff to work remotely and we are providing enhanced medical and paid leave benefits to care for employees and their family members.