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Given the recent mass shootings in Texas and New York, we are shifting from the planned topic for this Sunday to address the emotions that so many of us are feeling now: rage and despair. How can we talk about horrific events with children and let them know that their own (and their parents’) rage and despair are completely appropriate emotional responses? How can we use these emotions as fuel for nurturing change without recreating the same kind of violence that has birthed our anguish in the first place? This service will offer some honest talk and healing rituals. Because we will address violence head-on, this service is probably not appropriate for younger children, and those adults who may be triggered by the topics of mass shootings and the deaths of children should practice self-care and discern whether this service will be appropriate for them.

Topics: Gun violence