I”m not sure which challenging news event led you to this page, this time. Perhaps a natural disaster, or perhaps a human-made disaster. Whatever it is, deep peace to you as you minister to children, youth, and their families during this time.
In Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Practice at Home, there is a whole chapter of practices for difficult times. Chalice Press has graciously allowed this excerpt of two of these practices Snuggled Under God’s Wings and Butterfly Hug to be used by your congregation if you find them helpful.
For two simple prayers to pray, please see these from Prayers for Faithful Families excerpted here courtesy of Beaming Books.
For tips on how to speak to children about tragedy, see these TIPS which are broadly applicable.
With love and light, Traci