FREE “The Church Law & Finance Virtual Conference” Sept. 24. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP & Aronson, LLC present a free conference several timely topics. The conference consists of several presentations from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. E.D.T. Register here.
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FAQ Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Payroll Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans
FAQ Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in Payroll Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration has answers to frequently asked questions here.
Josh on Theology Thursdays: Church, State, and COVID-19
Josh on Theology Thursdays: Church, State, and COVID-19 Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining Lutheran pastors James Smith (Trinity Episcopal and St. John’s Lutheran in Three Rivers, Michigan) and Chris Laughlin (Messiah Lutheran in Constantine, Michigan) for their “Theology Thursdays,” which they post to their congregations’ Facebook pages while we keep social distance due to COVID-19. We talked about Church and State issues during COVID-19. It was a fun conversation in a difficult time. Go here to watch the hour-long conversation.
Continue reading “Josh on Theology Thursdays: Church, State, and COVID-19”“How Churches Can Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program What leaders should know—now—to prepare their application for funds from the stimulus package.”
“How Churches Can Apply for the Paycheck Protection ProgramWhat leaders should know—now—to prepare their application for funds from the stimulus package.” ChurchLaw&Tax has an overview here. Find the application for the Paycheck Protection Program here. The Treasury Department has a fact sheet here.
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- Doing Business Through COVID-19: Can Indiana Nonprofits Hold Membership and Board Meetings Remotely?
- FREE WEBINAR: “Churches and the CARES Act: Helping Congregations and Employees Weather the Cash Crunch”
- FREE RECORDED WEBINAR: The CARES Act—Key Impacts on Churches and Nonprofits (1:00 p.m. E.D.T., March 31, 2020) (requires free registration)
- An Overview of the CARES Act for ChurchesKey highlights from the government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus plan responding to COVID-19. (ChurchLaw&Tax)
- ECFA: How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Affects Churches and Nonprofits
- Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP COVID-19 resource page
- ChurchLaw&Tax resource page: “Coronavirus and the Church: The Latest News and Advice from Church Law & Tax”
- ChurchLaw&Tax: “Your Church Can Be Reimbursed for Mandated Sick Leave Pay Since churches now must provide leave tied to coronavirus, this benefit may prove valuable.”
- Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (PDF) (U.S. Department of Labor poster)
- Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (PDF) (U.S. Department of Labor poster)
FREE WEBINAR: “Churches and the CARES Act: Helping Congregations and Employees Weather the Cash Crunch”
FREE WEBINAR: “Churches and the CARES Act: Helping Congregations and Employees Weather the Cash Crunch” ChurchLaw&Tax and ChurchWest Insurance Services is hosting a free webinar at noon E.D.T. on April 2, 2020. For more details and to register, go here.
Related
- Doing Business Through COVID-19: Can Indiana Nonprofits Hold Membership and Board Meetings Remotely?
- FREE RECORDED WEBINAR: The CARES Act—Key Impacts on Churches and Nonprofits (1:00 p.m. E.D.T., March 31, 2020) (requires free registration)
- ECFA: How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Affects Churches and Nonprofits
- Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP COVID-19 resource page
- ChurchLaw&Tax resource page: “Coronavirus and the Church: The Latest News and Advice from Church Law & Tax”
- ChurchLaw&Tax: “Your Church Can Be Reimbursed for Mandated Sick Leave Pay Since churches now must provide leave tied to coronavirus, this benefit may prove valuable.”
“Challenge To FEMA Policy On Disaster Aid To Churches Moves Ahead”
“Challenge To FEMA Policy On Disaster Aid To Churches Moves Ahead” Religion Clause has this update on Harvest Family Church v. Federal Emergency Management Agency, (S.D. Tex, Nov. 9, 2017) (order denying stay to provide FEMA time to reconsider policy).
“FEMA rethinking ban on disaster aid to church buildings”
“FEMA rethinking ban on disaster aid to church buildings” David A. Lieb of the Associate Press reports here.
“New bill would let churches access FEMA money”
“New bill would let churches access FEMA money” The Washington Examiner covers the legislation here. A summary is part of ChurchLaw&Tax’s weekly news summary.
“IRS Provides Relief for Victims of Hurricane Harvey: What to know about this tax-free assistance.”
“IRS Provides Relief for Victims of Hurricane Harvey: What to know about this tax-free assistance.” Elaine Sommerville describes the relief on ChurchLaw&Tax here.