Gun Violence Prevention
In days to come...they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more; but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees, and no one shall make them afraid (Micah 4:1, 3-4)
No community is immune to the tragic consequences, death and trauma inflicted by gun violence. “Whether it happens in the towns of northeastern Nigeria, a suburb in the United States, the streets of Australia, or an office in France, gun violence has become an all-too-often frightening phenomenon. We need the reality of Micah’s vision more than ever.” (2016 Book of Resolutions #3428).
A Call to Prayer and Action in Response to Gun Violence, from the Council of Bishops
Legislative Action Alert: Support Gun Violence Prevention Now
Gun Violence Prevention Team Chairperson
There are many ways congregations can be involved in this vital peacemaking ministry. Check out the resources below:
- Book of Resolutions #3428
- Gun Sense Resources for Local Churches
- GBCS page for Gun Violence Prevention
- Study resource, Kingdom Dreams, Violence Realities
Gun Safety Information
- Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence
- Flyer on Safe Storage
- Talking to kids about Gun Safety
- Courageous Conversations for Youth: Gun Violence
- Gun Safety Brochure
- Gun Safety Videos
- Gun Violence Safety cards
- Survivors Toolkit
Gun Violence Prevention Team Webinars
- Safe Storage of Firearms Saves Lives
- How to Stop the Shooting on our Streets/ Take Back our Neighborhoods: Violence Interruption Programs/Ghost Guns
Resources for Suicide Prevention:
- Extreme Risk Protective Orders information
- What you can do to help others
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline