Gun Sense - Resources for Local Churches

The following is a brief list of online resources to assist your church in addressing issues surrounding guns and gun violence. Because “We Are One,” we seek to make this list one that is built in, and for, community.

Faith Resources

What The United Methodist Church teaches about gun violence: “As followers of Jesus, called to live into the reality of God’s dream of shalom as described by Micah, we must address the epidemic of gun violence so ‘that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in God’s paths.’” - 2016 Book of Resolution
Gun Violence 101 Cheat Sheet (GBCS)
Resources for faith leaders responding to gun violence
Addressing trauma in the wake of gun violence

Combatting Gun Violence

Opinion and Commentary to Prompt Discussion

Statement from Bishop LaTrelle Easterling following the Las Vegas shooting
Praying for comfort and demanding action – Rev. Susan Henry Crowe

Resources from Gettysburg for Gun Sense

The Rev. Judy Young of the BWC leads this group, which distributes safe gun storage and suicide prevention information; spreads awareness of our national gun violence epidemic and its tragic local results; and works to gain universal background checks for all firearms purchases, and has offered these resources for local churches.

For Gun Owners

97 Percent
Be Smart for Kids
Be Smart: Safe Gun Storage flyer (in English and Spanish)

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