<p align="justify">This study aimed to analyze and to describe values in Mapalus culture and its relation with religious moderation as a contribution for strengthening religious moderation based on local wisdom. A descriptive qualitative method was used in this study. It was found that: Firstly, Mapalus was a culture of Minahasan tribe consisting of the values of solidarity, cooperation, honesty, equality, and mutual respect which were useful in the life of the plural society. These values were relevant with the four indicators of religious moderation reinforcement, especially in tolerance, in being accommodative toward local culture and anti-harmful. Secondly, North Minahasa had a harmonious interreligious social relation according to the government, cultural practitioners, religionists, and the local communities. Thirdly, the efforts made by the community in order to implement Mapalus culture in North Minahasa corresponded to religious moderation, namely, solidarity in joy and sorrow, church constructions, and security on religious holidays. To maintain the harmonious interreligious relations in North Minahasa, it was very significant to make the values contained in Mapalus culture as the basis for strengthening religious moderation.</p>
The Covid-19 pandemic undermines all aspects of ecclesiastical services. This also has an impact on grieving services. There is no longer any consolation service held the same as before the pandemic. What is even sadder is that if a family member of the congregation dies of Covid-19, it makes them very sad. As a result of Covid-19, there is no longer the usual consolation worship that strengthens families. Because of this, pastoral care is very much needed, especially for families who are grieving. This paper uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach related to pastoral care. The results of the discussion are that the results of the discussion are to present forms of pastoral assistance for families who are grieving through family visits in which there are intense conversations with families. The conversation can use social media, video calls. In the mentoring process, the Pastor patiently listened to the expressions of grief that enveloped them and the Pastor in assisting them to carry out guidance, feelings of reconciliation, and healing through God's Word to families grieving due to Covid-19.
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