'Sandy Hook' Tagged Posts
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on gun violence
via The Episcopal Church, Office of Media Affairs: We believe all God’s people should be able to live in peace, as Zechariah dreams, “old men and women shall again sit in the streets…And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing.” The prophet reminds his hearers that even if this seems impossible, with God it is not. [Zech 8:4-6] I urge you to add your voice to those clamoring for peace. Call your legislators and…
Hope and Peace In a Violent World
Rabbi Matthew Gevirtz, Bishop Mark Beckwith and Imam Deen Shareet appear on a “Faith on Fridays” segment on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” They talk about the aftermath of the Newtown shootings, the times when God transcends the limits of our faith, and how working together the Newark Interfaith Coalition for Hope and Peace has reached out in the wake of the violent gun deaths of young people in their city.
Responding to Tragedy: Resources for Schools
As the nation comes to terms with the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, school leaders, chaplains, teachers, and parents yearn for ways to talk with and support the children in their care.
National Council of Churches on Response to Sandy Hook
I have been inspired by the great outpouring of support and compassion I have seen in the faith community’s response to the devastating shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. From prayer vigils to pastoral care resources, and from moving sermons to the many, many prayers for the families and community in Newtown – the outpouring of God’s love to this community through God’s people has been hope fulfilled.
Church Bells To Be Tolled In Remembrance
On December 17, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy called for a statewide moment of silence and church bells to be tolled 28 times at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21. Texas Govenor Rick Perry has requested that Texas churches join in this.
Message from Bishop High on the Sandy Hook Tragedy
Bless O Lord, all those lives who have been changed forever and may we in the Christian community offer our resources of prayers and witness to this community.
Presiding Bishop Calls For Prayer Following Newtown Tragedy
We grieve with the many families and friends touched by this shooting in Connecticut.