Gun Violence Resources
Summary
Following a resolution passed at the 2024 Synod Assembly, below is a compilation of resources and materials on gun-related violence and trauma.
RESOLVED that the 2024 Southeastern Iowa Synod in Assembly commend to all rostered
ministers, congregations, and synod-authorized worshiping communities all ELCA-related
education materials referenced in Bishop Current’s letter from January 19, 2024 entitled,
Reflection from Bishop Current on Perry Mass Shooting and Gun Violence, and the ELCA social
message, Gun-related Violence and Trauma, in order to strengthen efforts to promote gun
safety and promote sensible gun control, especially for the sake of children.
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Gun Violence Prevention: A Social Policy Resolution, Gun Violence Prevention, was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly in August 2016.
ELCA social message on Gun-related Violence and Trauma was adopted unanimously by the Church Council on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on April 13, 2024.
ENGAGE is a gun violence prevention group created by the St. Paul Area Synod. The website contains resources, background, action items and more to help you learn more. http://www.engageelca.org/about-us/
ELCA: A 60-Day Journey Toward Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence, this resource includes a litany and a short study for each day that reflects on ELCA statements, letters, and scripture.
Women of the ELCA: Rachel’s Day Women boldly standing for children, this is a short study, concrete actions to take, and a litany about gun violence and children
Bishops Against Gun Violence (Episcopal): Litany in the Wake of a Mass Shooting
Diana Butler Bass: A Risk of Prayer, a call to use this litany this week in worship