ZHBC Emergency Response
COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Church Family,
I pray you are well, safe and in good spirits. We are embarking upon a time of uncertainty in our nation, but we are CERTAIN of the God we serve, His Power over evil, and His Love for us!
The attached PDF file is an official statement from ZHBC leadership and it should cover any of your outstanding questions about the operation of our church facility and how our worship services will be conducted going forward. Each Sunday Service, first through fourth, will be offered at 11:00am by conference call. Sis. Niya Bates is working to get us on via video conference soon. Your pastor wishes to share encouraging words, scripture and lessons via Facebook Live soon.
Please know that your pastor and officers are here to support you and your family. Please feel free to share other email addresses of family and friends who may want to dial into the sermons.
We are all in this together.
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Rev. Carolyn Mitchell Dillard
Pastor
Download the full statement by clicking the pdf button beside this text.
Virginia Dept of Health
Get the latest help and information about the novel coronavirus from the state of VA
VIRTUAL SERVICES
Staying connected and leaning on our faith during this time is important. Please join us for divine worship & praise virtually. We will have our next virtual service on Sunday, March 29th from 11:00-11:30am via ZOOM conference call.
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To connect to the Zoom Conference call using your computer or smartphone, you will need to download the Zoom application from the Apple or Android app store. Use the following info to connect:
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/485982350?pwd=RUZKTEdYM25XVUl1MVZxV0VFZzZBQT09
Meeting ID: 485 982 350
Password: 082735
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To make it easy for others to hear, please MUTE your microphone or sit in a silent area without TV noise, music, or any other background sounds that might disrupt other people on the call. We thank you in advance for helping us adapt to our new circumstances. Please bear with us through any technical difficulties.
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If you need HELP downloading the application or connecting to the call, please read these instructions or call Sis. Niya Bates.
Emergency Resources
We will update this section of the website to reflect the growing list of resources for families impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Many people have been displaced from their jobs or are having difficulty getting groceries and supplies. We will provide helpful information here. As always, if you have an urgent need for prayer or assistance, please reach out to a member of the pastoral ministry.
CONTACTS
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Health Department COVID-19 Hotline: (434) 972-6261
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
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Community Resources Hotline: (434) 234-4490
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm -- Where the City's Department of Human Services can help you navigate access to city-vetted resources for housing, financial assistance, food, and other supplies.
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Shelter for Help in Emergency: (434) 293-8509
The Shelter for Help in Emergency operates a 24-hour hotline for victims and survivors of domestic violence who need a safe place to talk, and for families and friends of survivors who may seek information to help their loved one.
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Region Ten Emergency Services Hotline: (434) 972-1800 or Text 741741
If you are struggling emotionally or are experiencing a mental health crisis.
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IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS SUPPORT:
Cville Community Cares is offering mini-grants for people impacted by COVID-19. Request up to $200 per household. There are no restrictions regarding how funds can be used. Apply here. (This form will temporarily close at 8pm on Friday March 20th, in order to prioritize the 1000+ requests they have received.)
WAYS TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT:
Support Cville - this is the most comprehensive website listing ways for people to give and receive support.
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Link to contribute to local nonprofits, restaurants and UVA students.
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Link for ways to receive money, supplies and services.
DONATE to COVID-19 SUPPORT FUNDS (not exhaustive)
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK
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Needs healthy volunteers to work at the food bank. See their statement on COVID-19 and their Volunteer page. To find volunteer opportunities, click on this link.
FREE INTERNET ACCESS
In addition to hopping on free wifi hotspots at local restaurants and public schools, COMCAST Xfinity is now offering free hotspots to anyone who needs them for free, including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.