We join those who grieve at the news from Newtown, Connecticut of a fatal 
school shooting. We lift up our voices in prayer with the words of the ELCA 
Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson: "Loving God, as Rachel wept for her childre we 
weep for the children of Newtown & all who mourn the tragic loss of life." 

Whether around the corner or across the globe event like these have the 
potential to affect us all. If you or your children are having a difficult time 
processing these traumatic events please seek the guidance of a pastor and/or 
crisis counselor. Here are a couple of resources that may prove helpful.
 
+<a href="http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA12-4732/SMA12-
4732.pdf">SAMHSA Guide for Talking With Children After a Traumatic 
Event</a>(SAMHSA) 

+ <a href="http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Worship/Prayers-of-
Intercession.aspx">Intercessory Prayers following Newton, Conn. Shooting</a> 
(ELCA)


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